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A Call to Resistance and Refuge
In the summer of 2023, a number of African refugee claimants arrived in Toronto. Amid an overburdened shelter system, government inaction, and funding disputes, these migrants were effectively put out on the street. Several faith communities and organizations, including Pilgrim’s Feast Tabernacle Church and the Crisis in our City Network, took up the call to resist this injustice and transformed their spaces into shelters, providing refuge and essential services for thousands. Learn how faith communities took bold an compassionate steps to bring justice to a vulnerable population.
CPJ’s calls for justice and peace in response to the war in Gaza
CPJ calls for peace in Gaza and an end to the blockade, equitable migration pathways for Palestinians, and a full arms embargo on Israel. Read why and how we stand in solidarity against injustice and colonial violence.
16 days of activism against gender based violence
Reflect on the lived experiences of survivors, dive deep into the systems that perpetuate violence, and explore global efforts to combat gender-based violence during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
Poverty Trends 2024
This year’s Poverty Trends shows that several measures of poverty in Canada are moving in the wrong direction. Intersecting and deep-set inequitable structures and practices make poverty persistent—but they do not make it inevitable.
On the Periphery
Canadians expect a strong health care system, but a shortage of professionals poses a challenge. Canada must increasingly depend on internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs) to sustain quality and effectiveness. Mansoureh (Suri) Ebrahimi’s report explores the barriers and discrimination that IHEPs face, even while Canada’s healthcare system will inevitably rely upon these workers.