International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War Canada

08/20/2026

07/17/2026

IPPNW Canada would like to highlight the excellent short film AN ORDINARY INSANITY, which is available to watch for free at https://www.anordinaryinsanity.com/screenings.

Daniel Ellsberg shares a powerful wakeup call on the dangers of nuclear war in this award-winning 29 minute short film, directed by Judith Ehrlich.

07/16/2026

While the threat of a nuclear war is more extreme than it has ever been, Senior Researcher at NORSAR Dr. Kjølv Egeland says the process requires patience and persistent.

In an interview with our Scientific Communications Intern Esme Mulloy, he also touches on how he became interested in nuclear disarmament and the responsibilities that countries play in promoting disarmament.

To read the full article, head to https://www.ippnwcanada.ca/announcements/patience-persistence-and-the-future-of-nuclear-disarmament

07/14/2026

JOIN US! Online on August 9th at 4pm PDT for IPPNW Canada’s Remembering Nagasaki: Youth in Conversation for a Nuclear-Free Future.

The online Youth Summit will give participants of all ages and experience levels the opportunity to deepen their understanding of nuclear non-proliferation. Featuring expert speakers and the opportunity to collaborate with your youth peers, it’s sure to be an informative session!

To register, fill out the form at https://forms.gle/zmu3QJFF6Qjy668d8. We can’t wait to see you there!

07/06/2026

For those who missed our prescriptions for health event, you can now read the synopsis of speeches given, or listen to the full event recording!

Scan the QR code or go to https://www.ippnwcanada.ca/pfh to learn more!

06/26/2026

The deadline for applications to IPPNWC’s internship program has been EXTENDED! Any who are interested now have until July 7 to finalize their application. Details below:

International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War Canada (IPPNWC) is seeking individuals who are passionate about disarmament, sustainability, and global health, to join the team as interns!

As an intern you will be helping with various aspects of IPPNWC work, facilitating activities that are designed to teach, research and address the health consequences of violence, nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction, the health consequences associated with energy resources and armed conflict, methods of nonviolent conflict resolution, and the promotion of social justice in a sustainable world.

Click the Link in our bio to learn more!

06/11/2026

International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War Canada (IPPNWC) is seeking individuals who are passionate about disarmament, sustainability, and global health, to join the team as interns!

As an intern you will be helping with various aspects of IPPNWC work, facilitating activities that are designed to teach, research and address the health consequences of violence, nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction, the health consequences associated with energy resources and armed conflict, methods of nonviolent conflict resolution, and the promotion of social justice in a sustainable world.

Click the Link in our bio to apply!

05/29/2026

IPPNWC and Doctors for Planetary Health West Coast are honoured to be joined by MV Ramana and Gordon Edwards for a conversation on Small Modular Reactors! Join us June 10th, 5PM PT/9PM ET- Registration link available in our bio

05/27/2026

Join the conversation on June 6th at IPPNWC’s Prescription for Health in a Nuclear Age! Featuring talks from the activists leading the conversation on the health impact of nuclear power and the future of non-proliferation. Join us at Room 350 in UBC’s Henry Angus Building at 2053 Main Mall or online via zoom to hear from:

-Gordon Edwards, PhD, President and co-founder of the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility, a retired professor of mathematics and science at Vanier College in Montreal.
-Ira Helfand, MD, Member of the International Steering Group of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), past president of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW), the founding partner of ICAN, co-founder and past president of Physicians for Social Responsibility, IPPNW’s US affiliate.
-Cesar Jaramillo, MA, Executive Director of SANE Policy Institute (Security Alternatives for a New Era), Former Executive Director of Project Ploughshares.
-M.V. Ramana, PhD, Professor and Simons Chair in Disarmament, Global and Human Security at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA), University of British Columbia.
-Linda Thyer, MD, Family Physician, Doctors for Planetary Health – West Coast.

Go to https://bit.ly/4c9cAai?r=qr to register, we hope to see you there!

05/08/2026

Join us for our speaker series featuring Prerna Gupta, presenting on her research about Nuclear in India's Energy debate. See you May 13th at 5PM PT/8PM ET! Register at the link in our bio 🌍⚡☮️