CFSC writes on recent accusations against Dimitri Lascaris
The following is an open letter sent to the leaders of Canada’s political parties. Canadian Friends Service Committee, the peace and social justice agency of the Religious Society of Friends in Canada, conducts all of its work in accordance with Quaker testimonies: simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and unity with creation. We experience these … read more
We have white poppy pins for sale at the CFSC office (60 Lowther Ave, Toronto). They’re $2 each or 3 for $5. You can pick them up in person or contact us to discuss an order (mailing costs apply). The white poppy has been controversial because it’s sometimes misunderstood as insulting to soldiers. The … read more
New infographic explains Bill C-262
The following infographic, developed by the Coalition for the Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples, makes it quick and easy to understand the key elements of Bill C-262. Find out more about Bill C-262
The Story of the Rohingya: Imagine Another Way
Canadian Friends Service Committee has joined with our partners at the Canadian Peace Initiative (CPI) to produce a new animated video The Story of the Rohingya: Imagine Another Way. The video very briefly presents the story of one Rohingya, Abu Ahmed. The video explains that Canada isn’t doing all that it could to support peace … read more
CFSC’s office in Friends House Toronto. We are located on the traditional territory of the Wendat, Petun, and most recently the Mississaugas of the Credit River. This land has been the site of
human activity for 15,000 years and is the subject of the Dish With One Spoon Wampum, a
sacred treaty between the Haudenosaunee and the Anishinaabek.
