Poverty is increasing in Canada, and income inequality has reached the highest levels in recorded history. These problems are having a major collective impact and as such, require a collective solution. This is an issue that intersects across all areas of Canadian Friends Service Committee’s work, leading us to speak out—in solidarity with many networks,…
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Breaking free: a guaranteed livable basic income and transformative justice
Darla” is currently incarcerated in a federal institution in Canada. She deeply loves her three children. She also struggles with mental health issues. She’s concerned about her upcoming release from incarceration. She’s not sure how she’ll pay for food and shelter for her family, and is afraid that she won’t be able to access the…
Guaranteed livable basic income: a pan-religious case for justice and compassion
As a Quaker, I believe that Guaranteed Livable Basic Income (GLBI) has the potential to resonate deeply with our values of equality and the inherent worth of every individual. Rooted in the testimony of simplicity and George Fox’s call to recognize “that of God/Good/Light” in everyone, Quakers are uniquely positioned to champion a policy that…
Guaranteed livable basic income as justice: addressing colonial inequality
CFSC envisions a world in which dignity, justice, peace, human rights, and harmonious relationships with creation are fostered and upheld. We hold this vision for all Peoples, including Indigenous Peoples. In Canada these have not been upheld equally. It’s worth considering the relationship between our advocacy for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income (GLBI) and this…
Friends on the move
Transformative Justice Program Coordinator Karen Ridd was present at the National Restorative Justice Symposium in Ottawa (CFSC was one of the sponsors), as well as speaking to Ottawa Monthly Meeting together with CFSC’s Government Relations Representative Sandra Wiens. Karen will be presenting to Halifax Meeting (virtually) at the beginning of February. Karen and Jeremy Vander…
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Weekly tips for better conflicts We’re excited to offer a fresh series of short tips for better conflicts. Years in the making, this series distills expert knowledge on what works in difficult conversations down to simple bite-sized videos. It’s a calendar, one tip to reflect on each week for a year. Download all of the…
Seeing the Light even in the people we disagree with
I recently had the chance to talk about life and service work with our newest staff member—Peace Program Coordinator, Mel Burns. The topics ranged from light reading and podcasts to seeing the Light in people we disagree with or find challenging. Matt: What has it been like joining the CFSC staff? Mel: I’ve been delighted…