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William (Bill) Gladwin Parfitt

Science for Peace
Jul 12, 2025
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Dec. 28, 1924 – July 12, 2025



We note, with sadness, the passing of William (Bill) Parfitt, a long-time peace activist and supporter of Science for Peace. His service in the RCAF in World War II taught him the horrors of war, especially the deaths of several of his friends. In “retirement”, Bill developed a Peace Park at his farm near North Bay. On the event of his 100th birthday, Bill took peace as his topic in his address at the local Legion Hall. He leaves behind not only a large family, but also an example of how to live a full and compassionate life.

 

Please follow this link for a fuller portrait of Bill Parfitt. www.hillsidefuneral.ca/obituary/WilliamBill-Parfitt

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E-7705 

An important e-petition about Canada peacekeepers headcount

Science for Peace believes the UN peacekeeping mission program is an important tool for minimizing conflicts around the world. Guided by impartiality and undertaken only with the consent of warring parties, missions under this program are critical in the efforts to transition violent societies to peace.

 

We know that Canada has a long history of supporting these missions and has earned a significant reputation for its expertise in this area. Thus we have been dismayed by the fact that the actual number of Canadian peacekeepers has been drastically reduced over the last decade. Despite the paucity of our country’s contribution, we know that Canada is nonetheless recognized for its leadership and know-how.

 

We want to dramatically enlarge the contingent of Canadian Peacekeepers and play our part in the worthy project of reducing violence in this turbulent world. As well, in light of ongoing changes in Peacekeeping technology, we believe Canada should invest majorly in tech training and support for our Peacekeepers, and at the same time furnish such skill development to countries less able to provide this for their own contingents.

 

To focus public attention on this critical issue, we have created an e-petition to the government and are seeking your support.

Please have a look and sign e-7705 if you agree.

 

www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7705

 

 

Gilles Fecteau

Treasurer, Science for Peace

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Science for Peace

A Peace Education NGO

Based in Toronto

 

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Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H7 Canada

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