The Canadian Peace Alliance / L'Alliance canadienne pour la paix (CPA/ACP) is a Canadian umbrella peace organization claiming more than 140 member groups. It was founded in 1985. The Canadian Peace Alliance organizes cross-Canada campaigns and actions; arranges political lobbying sessions between member groups and key political leaders in Ottawa; facilitates the development of strategies for the Canadian peace movement; and produces and distributes education and action materials. The Canadian Peace Alliance works closely with the Canadian Labour Congress.