Canada has been shaped by people taking action to make peace possible: by acting as skilled negotiators, providing humanitarian aid, shouldering arms, or demonstrating against wars and weapons. Peace explores the many ways Canadians have acted for peace.

This book captures the rich history of peace in Canada through more than fifty images and a chronological account of key historic episodes. It invites all Canadians to better understand peace as a force for action and change in our past, and as an ongoing narrative today.