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Justice Seekers - Bi-Monthly

Following every Canadian federal election as new ministers are being installed in their posts, the Centre for Public Dialogue sends letters of introduction.  These types of letters are significant for several reasons.  They allow the centre to begin a relationship with ministers in a positive way.  The letters are an opportunity to bear witness to the perspectives of those impacted by issues through sharing about the challenges the Minister is likely to deal with, and they build a foundation for ongoing dialogue with the minister.  

This was the context for a letter sent to the new minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship by the Centre for Public Dialogue and World Renew.  The CRC has a long history of supporting refugees and World Renew is a Sponsorship Agreement Holder with the Government of Canada, which is the system by which churches are able to sponsor refugees directly to resettle in provinces across the country. 

This type of advocacy alongside follow up in letters, phone calls, and in person meetings from individual church members is an important part of Christian witness in the public sphere.  This work is significant and is part of the effective welcome of refugees to local communities.


- The Centre for Public Dialogue Team

Resource Roundup 
Climate Huddle: Talking Hope and Healing on Climate Change
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Katharine Hayhoe on her new book Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World. Huddle up with friends and colleagues, fellow climate advocates and environmentalists, for an evening of vibrant discussion.

Hunger on the Hill

Canadian Foodgrains Bank is inviting young adult supporters (approx. ages 18-35)  to participate in an Hunger on the Hill event. Learn about global hunger and meet (virtually) with MPs about climate change, the global food system and improving food security for people around the world.  
 

Hearts Exchanged Update


The project, now in its second phase, has over 250 participants from every classis and region in Canada gathering regularly to learn and converse on matters of reconciliation. 
Out and About 
Behind the scenes of recent work in Ottawa.  We're filming content for exciting developments in our Faith in Action workshop.   
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