National Letter-Writing Coalition

November 30, 1985 has been declared International Day Against War Toys. Groups and individuals around the world are being called upon to state their opposition to the militarization of children. Vigils and demonstrations are being held. Whether or not you participate in such a demonstration, you may wish to write to the government and to toy manufacturers, explaining why war toys are not appropriate gifts and why sale of such items should not be permitted in Canada. Write to the Federal Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs, 50 Place du Portage, 50 Victoria Street, Hull, Québec K1A 0C9. You may want to write to your provincial Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs, and send copies to the following major manufacturers of war toys:

Peace Magazine November 1985

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