In November 2024 I was involved in a public event at Toronto’s Church of the Redeemer, a historic Anglican church with beautiful stained glass and some monuments related to the First World War. Our event was called “Voices for Peace.” The organizing team represented five different organizations and networks: the Henri Nouwen Society, the International…
The euphoria about a federal budget that promises to give birth to a new, strong Canada feels more like post-partum depression ten days later. It is understandable that the budget puts funds in many buckets to deal with economic uncertainty and survive Trump. Tax cuts, incentives for private investment, infrastructure projects and workforce retraining policies…
“What do Canadians think of when they picture Brazil?” The question came from a fellow pastor in a crowded family restaurant serving churrasco, a variety of barbequed meats sliced at the table, rodizio style. As a server arrived with more meat (clearly not a great place to visit if you’re a vegetarian!) and thick cuts…
Does Canada really need another denomination, let alone a Reformed one? Roughly 150 participants from 55 churches at the All Canada Summit, in Kitchener, Ontario, weren’t sure. But by the end of the four-day gathering (November 5-8), the Summit concluded with a hopeful “yes.” As one joyful participant said, “I feel like I have been…
If you wonder why progress on Indigenous reconciliation seems slow, Olthuis’ new book provides an explanation. If you think reconciliation has to mean more than land acknowledgements, it adds substance. If you wonder what you can do to advance reconciliation, it offers an ambitious yet achievable action plan. And, if you enjoy reading behind-the-scenes accounts…
In an attempt to secure economic sovereignty in Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party say they are focused on “nation-building” that will establish long-term prosperity for the country. Bill C-5, passed by parliament on June 26, gives unprecedented power to the Canadian government to implement projects they believe are in Canada’s national…
Very loud squawking noises outside our living room drew me to the window. I pulled out my binoculars to get a better view and met a disturbing sight. Eight magpies had ganged up on a young robin struggling to escape its captors. Feathers were flying, and after a lot of painful, desperate twitching the robin…
On November 4, Canadians will see an “all-in-one” budget bill. It will include a revamped housing strategy, new climate change plans, immigration system reform, national projects, new defence plans and priorities, a deficit reduction strategy, tax changes that affect equity and cuts to existing federal programs. While all of the proposed measures are connected and…
Here in Alberta, separatists are calling for a referendum on the question “Should Alberta leave Canada?” But they’ve been beaten off the starting line by a petition calling for a referendum that changes the question to: “Should Alberta remain in Canada?” The hope of the “Forever Canadian” campaign is that placing the onus on affirming…
Many residents of Hamilton drive the Lincoln Alexander Parkway daily. While billboards are not as ubiquitous along Canadian highways as they are along their American counterparts, there is a single digital one adjacent the “Linc,” allowing multiple advertisers to communicate their respective messages in quick succession to the public without unduly cluttering up the surrounding…
Like a lot of 90’s kids, I have quotes from the Simpsons come spontaneously to mind just about all the time. The other day a moment came to mind where Ned Flanders (with whom I deeply identify) is chairing a meeting of the Springfield Parent-Teacher Association where he is trying to mediate a strike between…
“More than 3.3 billion people live in countries that are spending more on debt payments than on health or education,” the petition begins, “standing in the way of sustainable development. We call on public, private and multilateral creditors, along with political leaders, to stop the debt crisis now.” But this call for biblical justice –…
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