A timely online discussion will be brought to us tonight (March 17), 6:30 – 8 pm, by St. Mark’s College at UBC. Organizers explain why Religious Dimensions of the War Against Ukraine will be valuable for anyone grappling with the…
President Vladimir Putin must be shocked by the worldwide intensity of opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the depth of support for the attacked nation. Many Vancouverites are joining the chorus, with large public demonstrations and much media coverage.…
As the Justice Committee is reviewing Canada’s prostitution laws, the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) argues in this February 25 blog post that those laws are essential because prostitution preys on those who are vulnerable. As Christians, we seek the…
Janet Epp Buckingham is Canadian, but the wider world is often on her mind. Last July she became Director of Global Advocacy for the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA). “In my role with the World Evangelical Alliance, we are taking the…
Like the Liberal government, the powers that be at CBC News haven’t taken much time to acquaint themselves with the Freedom Convoy people who have been occupying the centre of Ottawa. But they’ve finally made an exception, finding quite a…
A Cardus report released February 9 – Reasonable Limits: How Far Does Religious Freedom Go in Canada? – considers how to lessen the polarization surrounding issues of religious freedom. Following are the Executive Summary and a portion of the Conclusion.…
Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) is coordinating this interfaith call to action and welcomes leaders of faith communities and faith‐based organizations to speak out and endorse the statement. For more information on how to endorse, please contact Emilio Rodriguez (ac.jpc@oilime). A…
Lobbying by Semiahmoo First Nation, conservation groups and the general public has put the brakes on Surrey’s plan to turn rural lands in the south part of the city into an industrial zone. Metro Vancouver directors narrowly voted January 28…
Karen Giesbrecht is the main author of ‘Anemic: Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation in Metro Vancouver: Who, How and What?’ Go here for the full 19-page report. We have all been part of conversations about how much life has changed…
A Cardus report released January 26 – Needs Improvement: How Public Schools Teach About Religion – finds that most provinces fail to teach kids about religion in a balanced and informed way. Following are the Executive Summary and Recommendations. Go here…