Murray MacAdam, a former Catalyst editor, contributes our third 50th anniversary reflection. Some of the highlights from his time at CPJ include negotiating a major compensation agreement with the Grassy Narrows band in northwestern Ontario and an interview with the late Ted Scott, one of Canadaâs leading Christian social justice advocates.Â
Budget 2013 makes it is clear that the federal government is continuing on the same trajectory. This budget provides little hope for people concerned about poverty and the environment. Economic growth and job training are the top priorities, unfortunately at the expense of almost all else.Â
[…] people; the anxiety and disorientation of âgetting landedâ and trying to make a new life in a new country; the gratitude for a new home with safety, freedom, and welcoming citizens. Citizens for Public Justice was founded by such a group of immigrants who wanted to contribute to âthe common goodâ that they found […]
[…] represents a missed opportunity to take action against poverty and brings into question the values guiding Ottawa.â Citizens for Public Justice is a member-driven, faith-based public policy organization and co-lead of Dignity for All: the campaign for a poverty- free Canada. For more information, please contact Brad Wassink, Communications Coordinator, 613-232-0275 x 225 or ac.jpcobfsctd@darb
[…] their promotion of a Canada that values dignity for all people, welcomes the stranger, and prioritizes environmental justice. Citizens for Public Justice is a member-driven, faith-based public policy organization and co-lead of Dignity for All: the campaign for a poverty- free Canada. For more information, please contact Brad Wassink, Communications Coordinator, 613-232-0275 x 225 or ac.jpcobfsctd@darb
[…] Francis released his apostolic exhortation, âEvangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel).â In discussing the Roman Catholic Churchâs renewed sense of mission, Pope Francis highlighted âthe structural causes of inequalityâ and reaffirmed the social teaching of the churches: âNo to the economy of exclusion. No to the new idolatry of money. No to a financial system that […]
From The Catalyst Summer 2014
Oil and Honey: The Education of an Unlikely Activist
By BillMcKibben
Times Books, 2013
Reviewed by Mishka Lysack
First, a confession. Iâve re-read Bill McKibbenâs Oil and Honey not twice but three times. Why? McKibbenâs most recent book is a compelling and deeply engaging journey into environmental activism and creation advocacy. Itâs also timely, as public […]
Enhancing the WITB would remove some significant disincentives to paid work in the formal economy, ease pressure on social assistance, and lift working adults out of poverty.
After the Peopleâs Climate March, the Climate Summit, and the growing interest in Canadian worship communities for action, we can all participate in this growing momentum for creation care and advocacy
[…] campaign. Individuals and organizations around the world have mobilized to get rid of stocks, bonds, and other funds currently invested in coal, oil, and gas companies. Fossil Free Canada leads the charge in Canada. They call on âinstitutions to immediately freeze any new investment in fossil fuel companies, and divest from direct ownership and […]
