International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War Canada

10/12/2026

In November 1983, millions of Americans watched The Day After, a television film depicting the devastating consequences of a nuclear war. Its impact went far beyond the screen.

⚠️ More than four decades later, its message remains urgent: a nuclear war cannot be won, and its consequences would extend far beyond the explosions.

🍿🎥 How can films and art contribute to nuclear disarmament today? Swipe to learn more!

10/09/2026

09/30/2026

➡️ Have you ever thought about how your profession connects to nuclear disarmament?

The nuclear weapons issue reaches far beyond politics and defence. It intersects with medicine, science, engineering, law, journalism, communications, education, and many other fields.

❗️No single discipline can solve this issue alone.

💬 What is your field? How do you think it can contribute to nuclear disarmament?

09/28/2026

What would happen to a city if a nuclear weapon were detonated? In this video, Júlia Marcon, IPPNW Canada’s Creative Media & Social Content Intern, explains what could happen in a city following a nuclear detonation: from the immediate effects of the explosion to the devastating humanitarian consequences that would follow.

➡️ This video was inspired by “What if We Nuke a City?”, an animation created by Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

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09/26/2026

☮️ Celebrated annually on September 26, the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013 through Resolution 68/32. Nuclear disarmament is one of the UN’s oldest goals, and the day aims to raise awareness about the threat nuclear weapons pose to humanity and the urgent need for their complete elimination. On this day, we reaffirm our commitment to a world free of nuclear weapons and highlight a fundamental reality: there is no meaningful medical response to a nuclear detonation.

🕊️ In 2017, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) was adopted at the United Nations, becoming the first comprehensive international treaty to prohibit nuclear weapons, including their development, possession, stockpiling, use, and threat of use.

🇨🇦 More than 70% of Canadians support action on nuclear disarmament. Yet the country has not signed the TPNW. This conversation will become even more important in the months ahead. At the end of this year, States Parties to the TPNW will gather in New York for the Treaty’s First Review Conference, an important moment to assess its implementation, reaffirm commitments, and discuss the next steps toward nuclear disarmament. The consequences of nuclear weapons cannot be adequately addressed by health or humanitarian systems.

➡️ The only way to ensure nuclear weapons are never used again is to eliminate them, and Canada needs to be part of that process.

09/22/2026

On October 18, IPPNW Canada will host the online event “Remembering Nagasaki: Youth in Conversation for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons”, starting at 4 PM PST.

🕊️ The Youth Summit will bring together participants of all ages and experience levels to deepen their understanding of nuclear disarmament and the movement toward a world free of nuclear weapons. The session will feature expert speakers and create space for discussion and exchange among participants.

🔗 To register, scan the QR code above or access the link in our bio.

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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