Document Category: Faith and Sustainable Economy

Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau: Gratitude for including Registered Charities in recent COVID-19-related announcements

Dear Prime Minister, We are writing to thank you for the support offered to registered charities through the recent announcements related to the COVID-19 crisis. As numerous studies have shown, Canada’s places of worship provide significant measurable benefits not only to their adherents, but more importantly to all members of their local communities. A Canadian […]

Letter to Prime Minister Harper: Definition of Charitable Activities

Dear Prime Minister Stephen Harper: Many members of Canada’s Christian churches provide generous support for charities across the country and the Canadian Council of Churches (CCC) appreciates the increased recognition of such donations through the tax system. At the same time, questions have been raised regarding the policy framework used to regulate the charitable sector. […]

Lettre au premier ministre Harper : l’établissement de relations commerciales équitables pour tous

Monsieur le Premier ministre, Nous sommes des représentants d’Églises du Canada et membres de la MESA, une coalition regroupant des organismes religieux du Canada, des États-Unis et du Mexique qui oeuvrent pour un commerce équitable. Nous vous adressons cette lettre à la veille de votre rencontre au sommet, ce mois-ci, avec les présidents Bush et […]

Letter to Prime Minister Harper: Work for Just Trade Relations for All

Dear Prime Minister Harper, We are representatives of Canada’s churches, and members of MESA, a tri-national coalition of religious organizations from Canada, the United States and Mexico working for just trade. We write you in advance of your summit with Presidents Bush and Calderón this August to urge you to use this opportunity to promote […]

¿Qué espera Dios de Nosotros? Declaración para un Comercio Justo al Servicio de una Economía de la Vida

PREÁMBULO Esta declaración es producto de una consulta celebrada los días 11-14 de enero de 2004 en Stony Point, Nueva York, Estados Unidos. Nos reunimos como pueblo de Dios proveniente de nuestras iglesias en Canadá, Estados Unidos y México, además de otras regiones del mundo. Reconocemos que nuestros países desempeñan un papel distinto en el […]

Qu’est-ce que Dieu demande de nous? Pour un commerce équitable au service d’une économie de la vie

PRÉAMBULE La présente déclaration fait suite à une consultation tenue du 11 au 14 janvier 2004 à Stony Point, New York, USA. Nous y étions réunis en tant que créatures de Dieu venues d’Églises du Canada, des États-Unis, du Mexique et d’autres régions du monde. Nous reconnaissons que nos pays respectifs jouent des rôles différents […]

What Does God Require of Us?: A Declaration for Just Trade in the Service of An Economy Of Life

PREAMBLE This declaration is the result of a consultation held on January 11 – 14, 2004 in Stony Point, New York, USA. We gathered as people of God coming from churches in Canada, the United States and Mexico and also from other regions of the world. We recognize that the countries we come from play […]

Letter to Minister Pettigrew: Free Trade Agreements with Andean Countries

Dear Minister Pettigrew, I write in response to your request for advice and views on the agreement between Canada and the Andean countries to begin exploratory discussions towards a proposed free trade agreement. I also note that the Government of Canada has agreed to commence similar talks towards a separate agreement with the Dominican Republic. […]

8) Letter to Prime Minister Chrétien: World Summit on Sustainable Development

Dear Mr. Prime Minister, We are writing to you on the topic of the World Summit on Sustainable Development. In 1992 and in 1997 we called on the Canadian government to support measures that meet the criteria of providing for flourishing, sustainable communities for all who live in this earth. Today, we repeat both our […]

Lettre au premier ministre Chrétien : Un cadre pour des communautés durables

Monsieur le Premier ministre, Les Églises du Canada ont participé à un bon nombre des sommets qui, sous l’égide des Nations unies, s’efforcent de définir l’avenir de la communauté mondiale. Le Sommet mondial sur le développement durable offre un moment idéal pour exprimer nos préoccupations au sujet de la voie intenable dans laquelle s’est engagée […]