On October 8, 2021, Canada celebrated the 50th anniversary of its adoption of multiculturalism as its official federal policy on societal diversity. In acknowledging this significant milestone, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated: The diversity of Canadians is a fundamental characteristic…
The church is resilient, not fragile. There are signs of decline, but also of renewal. Religious congregations contribute billions of dollars to the good of our nation. Such are the findings of two recent studies by WayBase and Cardus, and…
Adults will be allowed to possess up to 2.5 grams of opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA in British Columbia by early next year. That major shift in Canada’s drug policy was announced May 31 by Federal Minister of Mental Health…
Creating Conversation is a weekly editorial, curated by the Centre for Missional Leadership, that gives opportunity for people to speak about issues they believe are vital for the church in Vancouver. One of the goals of this weekly article is to…
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) released this submission to the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) May 9. Issues related to medical assistance in dying (MAID) directly affect the lives of many Canadians. Please take the…
It was a shock, followed by great sadness, to have heard the news today of David’s passing. In 1989, newly hired to head the Restorative Justice work of Mennonite Central Committee Canada, I was perusing correspondence of my predecessor, Restorative…
Creating Conversation is a weekly editorial, curated by the Centre for Missional Leadership, that gives opportunity for people to speak about issues they believe are vital for the church in Vancouver. One of the goals of this weekly article is to…
Creating Conversation is a weekly editorial, curated by the Centre for Missional Leadership, that gives opportunity for people to speak about issues they believe are vital for the church in Vancouver. One of the goals of this weekly article is to…
Creating Conversation is a weekly editorial, curated by the Centre for Missional Leadership, that gives opportunity for people to speak about issues they believe are vital for the church in Vancouver. One of the goals of this weekly article is to…
A report endorsed by Canada’s Minister of Defence Anita Anand states that the “Defence Team . . . cannot justify hiring representatives of organizations who marginalize certain people or categorically refuse them a position of leadership.” This memorandum from the think…