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UPF Canada plays host to Hybrid Interfaith Conference in Montreal
On Sunday, February 8, 2026, to mark UN-initiated World Interfaith Harmony Week, on a cold day typical of Quebec, forty people gathered to reflect together on the challenges facing our societies in preserving freedom of belief, which is central to the harmony of any...
Conference on UPF’s vision and approach to Peace
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, some fifteen peace ambassadors and friends of UPF gathered to deepen their understanding of the vision of peace principles as defined by the organization. Franco Famularo, President of UPF Canada addressed the shared responsibility in...
Report on Peace Road 2025 Montréal
On a warm and sunny morning on September 13, UPF Quebec marked its 8 th annual Peace Road event in collaboration with the UN’s International Day of Peace 2025. Proud Ambassadors for peace and friends of UPF gathered to celebrate this day. Inspired by the Peace...
Universal Peace Federation Canada Hosts Interfaith Week Meeting in Montreal
In support of the United Nations’ World Interfaith Harmony Week, the Montreal chapter of UPF Canada hosted an in-person meeting at its local Headquarters principally to explore with leaders of society the critical contribution of religious leaders in connecting...
Anthropologist Shares Visit to North Korea in Global Webinar
Montreal, Canada – Dr. Okkyung Pak, an anthropologist, former government of Canada official, and ambassador for peace, gave an informative presentation on her recent visit to North Korea in an online program hosted jointly by UPF-Canada and UPF-EUME on November...
Canadian Seminar Addresses Immigration, Faith & Politics
Montreal, Canada – Ambassadors for peace and friends of UPF met for a conference on October 19, 2024, on the theme: “Is immigration a problem? When faith comes to the aid of politics.” The 26 participants included a mix of religious and community leaders, academics,...
Montreal Peace Road Event Draws Diverse Crowd
Montreal, Canada – On a beautiful Saturday morning on the cusp of autumn, with clear skies and a gentle breeze, the annual Montreal Peace Road event – scheduled on September 21 to coincide with the UN International Day of Peace – began at Parc Beaudet in the borough...
Report of Meeting On “Viewing the DPRK From Within”
On July 11, 2024, the 2nd session of this year’s series on “Viewing the DPRK from Within” took place in Montreal, Canada, as a hybrid meeting with more than a dozen people meeting in person, while another 30 or so met online. The meeting was intended for a smaller...
Toronto Peace Road Leads Lively Parade At Multicultural Festival
Toronto, Canada – At the initiative of Ambassadors for Peace Teresa and Ramon Torralba, Toronto Peace Road 2024 was held in partnership with the Philippine Legacy and Cultural Alliance (PLACA) on Saturday, June 22, at the Woodside Square shopping center. Peace Road...






