[…] served as a catalyst for a shift in immigration policy and attitudes, generating rhetoric about “queue jumpers” and “bogus refugees” in Canada. This fall the government re -tabled Bill C–4 (formerly Bill C–49), the “Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada’s Immigration System Act.” As its title denotes, the bill is meant to target human […]
From The Catalyst, Spring 2016by Michelle Nieviadomy The earth provides everything we need: food, water, clothing, and shelter. For Indigenous peoples, she provides cultural and spiritual fulfillment as well. The earth is our source, not a resource.
Current immigration developments south of the border call for a closer look at the relationship between Canada and United States immigration policy. The Canada–U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA), in operation since 2004, was created under the assumption that both countries tackle immigration in the same way.
In light of recent policy changes, it’s important to be […]
[…] which Canadians unite to embrace multiculturalism. This narrative presents the idea that families from across the world seek out the True North with hopes of a better future for themselves and their children, a future that is contingent on reaching safety. Yet, the means through which this story of migration becomes fulfilled is often forgotten.
Environmentalists and climate justice advocates have been sitting with the outcomes of the UN climate conference in Katowice, Poland (COP24) for the last few days, trying to decide what to make of it.
[…] Fact Refugees do not get more financial assistance from the federal government than Canadians pensioners do. Refugees come to Canada in a variety of different ways. Privately sponsored refugees are financially supported by the sponsoring citizens and are not eligible for any social assistance. Government -sponsored refugees will receive only minimal financial support from […]
World Refugee Day is marked internationally on June 20 annually. This is an occasion to educate the public about refugee issues and to mobilize political will and resources to address problems and celebrate achievements thus far.
[…] processing of refugees, Victoria Unitarians have joined their local Anglican Cathedral and Diocese and others. They are protesting the broken promises of the government made in March 2016 to throw open Canada’s doors to refugees, as well as the lack of transparency about the refugee system and families’ status in the increasingly long waiting system…”
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[…] resources on Care for Creation call for review of church investment practices & aim to divest call for stronger ethical investment guidelines to include justice for non -human creation call for ecotheology in clergy training call for Anglican educational institution to teach theological approach to climate justice 2015: A resolution at General Synod changed […]
