[…] on a few projects, bringing him up to speed on our work surrounding eliminating the repayment of travel loans for refugees, identifying discrimination in both policies and practices towards racialized refugees in particular, and continued work advocating for the end of the Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement. I remember Stephen as a devoted advocate, […]
[…] all sources of media manipulation, and while not all false information is malicious or intentional, people can avoid pitfalls by exercising caution in online spaces. Some good practices when engaging online include: reading articles before sharing them, taking time to look up the websites, publications, or individuals from whom information originates, engaging with a […]
[…] traditionally been done in three specific ways: by prayer, fasting and almsgiving. These three activities are still relevant, but today we may be called to deepen our lenten practices in ways that not only firm up our waistlines — but also our resolve to serve humanity and God’s creation. This Lent, instead of giving up […]
[…] sector where youth, particularly those of colour, have a history of being exploited for their labour. Looking ahead, there are some areas to highlight where altering organizational practices can help champion youth leading the charge. The importance of challenging and eliminating tokenism is one of them. Across the sector, the creation of youth advisors […]
Underst anding GHG emissions can be challenging. We cannot actually see them accumulate. And they come from a variety of sources. It doesn’t help either that we usually talk about these emissions in big units which are hard to wrap our heads around. One megaton is a million tonnes.
So, to make it easier to […]
By Danielle Steenwyk-Rowaan We are called to welcome the stranger, because we need them. I need them, in a deep and sometimes mysterious way. This subversive biblical teaching, along with the call to welcome because we have been welcomed, breaks down the charity mindset and the delusion of self-sufficiency.
Federal budgets should inspire our deepest commitments as citizens; commitments to live out the values of compassion and solidarity. We share as a matter of public justice a responsibility to look out for, not just our own needs, but also for the needs of our neighbours. From this perspective, Budget 2007 leaves a lot […]
Sheila McKinley, osu, read Beauty, Wonder and Belonging: A Book of Hours for the Monastery of the Cosmos, appreciating the book’s aid in reflecting prayerfully each day.
Today, Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) released its recommendations for a just recovery from COVID-19 in Canada. These recommendations are aligned with the Principles of a Just Recovery, drafted by a coalition of over 150 Canadian organizations from various sectors and regions across the country.
Minority governments bring uncertainty. But, they also provide an opportunity for citizens to have our voices heard. This minority government will need to cooperate in order to legislate. And this cooperation has the potential to make for better policy that brings us together.
