B.C. citizen-led International Peace Charter calls on Canada to lead the world in ratifying its 11 Principles Charter; e-petition sponsored by Saanich–Gulf Islands MP Elizabeth May to be presented in the House of Commons May 26

VICTORIA, BC, May 12, 2026 /CNW/ - A Victoria-based B.C., Canada non-profit society will use its hometown as the launchpad for a national and global movement when the International Peace Charter (IPC) holds a public press conference on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT at the Terrace Ballroom of the Inn at Laurel Point, 680 Montreal Street in James Bay.

Incorporated in British Columbia in 2025, IPC is calling on the Government of Canada to ratify the Charter and its Declaration of World Unity and Peace — a Divine Mission, its founders say is being built right here on Vancouver Island before being taken across the country and, ultimately, around the world.

"It means a great deal to us that this national and global spiritual movement of coming back to the self-soul and remembering who you are is starting in Victoria," said PriyankaKrishna KALIHARIOM, Executive Director of the International Peace Charter. "This is a citizen-led, non-partisan call to action, and it begins right here in our community, Victoria".

A Vancouver Island connection in Ottawa

The Victoria launch follows a significant federal milestone with strong Island ties.

• IPC's federal e-petition-sponsored by Elizabeth May, Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada — has been certified by Clerk of Petitions with 1,140 signatures.
• E-Petition will be presented in the House of Commons on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, just one day before the Victoria press conference on Wednesday, May 27. Presentation leads to a 45-day window for the Government of Canada to table a formal response.

Once ratified, IPC's 11 Charter Principles would be integrated into national policy, offering a unified framework for advancing unity, peace, truth and reconciliation, and collective harmony. IPC envisions Canada becoming the first country in the world to ratify the Charter, with the movement subsequently expanding around the globe.

What it means for Victoria

IPC describes its work as a sacred effort grounded in the principle of "Peace With In, Peace With Out and Around" — the belief that lasting external peace begins with inner peace. The organization's Victoria-rooted strategy combines grassroots advocacy, a national paper-petition campaign, direct engagement with federal government leaders for ratification of the Charter and what it describes as raising of collective consciousness through meditation and divine music, Peace With In, bringing adherence of the 11 charter principles into the daily life, Peace With Out.

"Meditation ultimately helps in raising individual and collective consciousness, Peace With In, and in creating a united, compassionate, peaceful and happy world for all Peace With Out," said Miles Craig, Founder and CEO of the International Peace Charter.

"Unity, Peace and Happiness are here and now, True Peace begins With In each of us" added PriyankaKrishna KALIHARIOM. "It is time for humanity to embrace the Power of Love and not the Love of Power. We invite Victorians - Canadians from every walk of life - and ultimately, citizens of every nation - to join us in this sacred work, starting with our neighbours right here at home."

Local media, elected officials and residents invited

Members of the Greater Victoria media, elected officials, community leaders, and members of the public are warmly invited to attend the May 27 press conference. Interviews with IPC leadership will be available on-site.

Event Details

What: Press Conference — Launch of the International Peace Charter

When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | Press Conference 10:00 a.m. – 11:17 a.m. PT | Mingling and Connecting Over Light Refreshments 11:17 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT

Where: Terrace Ballroom, Inn at Laurel Point, 680 Montreal Street, Victoria, B.C. V8V 1Z8

Hosted by: International Peace Charter (IPC)

Online Registration: internationalpeacecharter.org/press-release-event-registration-wednesday-may-27-2026

About the International Peace Charter

The International Peace Charter (IPC) is a British Columbia, Canada non-profit society, incorporated in 2025 and headquartered in Victoria, with a vision of creating World Unity and Peace. Learn more at www.internationalpeacecharter.org.

SOURCE International Peace Charter Society