CFSC welcomes the tabling today of Bill C-15, federal legislation toward ensuring that Canada implements the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The Coalition for the Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples, of which we’re a part, made the following public statement. Federal bill to implement UN Declaration a welcome step in the right … read more
The days have gotten shorter and there’s snow on the ground in many parts of Canada, so you know what that means: it’s time to reflect back on the past year at CFSC. Our Annual Accountability Report hits the highlights of what was a year full of unexpected challenges as well as many successes in … read more
A newly updated handout (PDF) from the Coalition for the Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples, of which CFSC is a member, is here to help explain why so much of what is circulating in the media and on social media about the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is, to put it politely… … read more
Canadian Friends Service Committee is offering a free interactive peace skills workshop series! You can join a group to learn together, doing activities from our award-winning book Are We Done Fighting? Building Understanding in a World of Hate and Division. Leading figures in peacebuilding and human rights promotion are calling the book “a joy,” “exceptionally … read more
A number of Canadian Christian groups came together today to write to Minister for International Development Karina Gould urging Canada to fund The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The open letter is below. Dear Minister,Greetings. We pray that you and your colleagues are well and safe … read more
The members of the Coalition for the Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples are appalled by acts of violence and intimidation against Mi’kmaw fishers exercising their Constitutionally protected, legally affirmed, inherent, and Treaty rights. The federal and provincial governments bear responsibility for their long-standing failure to ensure that rights affirmed by the Supreme Court 21 years … read more
In the midst of the economic uncertainty and job losses caused by COVID-19, Canada needs investments in a just recovery and new green jobs, not to spend $19 billion on fighter jets (a figure that does not include the cost of running or maintaining the jets, or their environmental impact). This is the message of … read more
Canada is a leader for peace on the world stage… isn’t it? While that may be the image of Canada in the popular imagination, did you know that Canada has failed to support a key treaty that could make our world more peaceful through eliminating nuclear weapons? We’re pleased to join a number of groups … read more
A shared statement by peacebuilding organizations calling for States to recommit to peace. International Day of Peace, 21 September 2020 Peace is under threat. In 1945, the United Nations was founded to ‘save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.’ But the steady progress that has been made towards building, keeping and sustaining peace is … read more
The following is an open letter sent to the Prime Minister by over thirty groups. Today marks the one-year anniversary of Canada’s accession to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). The undersigned, representing a cross-section of Canadian labour, arms controls, human rights, international security, and other civil society organizations, are writing to reiterate our continued opposition … read more