Commission on Justice and Peace Document Archives

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. […]

Carta dos Líderes da Igreja Canadense: a Cúpula das Américas

Excelentíssimos Chefes de Estado e Governo, Caros irmaõs e irmãs da Cimeira das Américas, Como representantes das igrejas do país anfitrião desta Cimeira, calorosamente damo- vos as boasvindas. Igualmente oramos para que as discuções sejam productivas e clarividentes. Tal como milhares dos nossos concidadãos, nós estamos seguros de que, os resultados das vossas discussões terão […]

Carta de los líderes de la iglesia canadiense: la Cumbre de las Américas

Señores Jefes de Estado y Gobierno, y a todos los hermanos y hermanas en la Cumbre de las Américas: Como representantes de las iglesias del país anfitrión de esta Cumbre, nos unimos en darles la bienvenida y orar por que sus discusiones se vean iluminadas. Junto con millones de nuestros conciudadanos, estamos conscientes de que […]

Lettre des dirigeants d’Églises canadiennes : le Sommet des Amériques

Messieurs les chefs d’État et de gouvernement, Chers frères et sœurs présents au Sommet des Amériques, À titre de représentants des Églises du pays hôte du présent Sommet, nous vous souhaitons la bienvenue et prions pour que vos discussions soient éclairées. Tout comme des millions de nos concitoyens, nous savons à quel point ces discussions […]

Letter from Canadian Church Leaders: the Summit of the Americas

Dear Heads of State and Government, and all brothers and sisters at the Summit of the Americas, As representatives of churches from the host country of this Summit, we join in welcoming you and in praying for light on your discussions. With millions of our fellow citizens, we are aware that your decisions will have […]