by CCJC Admin | Nov 6, 2012 | CCJC News and Events, Justice in the Headlines, Miscellaneous
Please click here to read “Chaplaincy a ‘lifeline’ for incarcerated Aboriginal women” (11 October 2012 – ALI SYMONS, ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA) Chaplaincy a ‘lifeline’ for incarcerated Aboriginal women was last modified:...
by CCJC Admin | Oct 29, 2012 | CCJC News and Events, Justice in the Headlines
Please click here to read a letter written October 18 to the Minister of Public Safety by a group of chaplains employed by CSC. The group raises concerns about the government’s decision not to renew part-time chaplains, noting the impact this may have on access to...
by CCJC Admin | Oct 24, 2012 | CCJC News and Events, Justice in the Headlines
Please click here to read a letter written October 17 to the Minister of Public Safety by an Interfaith group based out of Toronto. The group raises concerns about the government’s changes to chaplaincy contracts, and highlights the possible effects on religious...
by CCJC Admin | Oct 23, 2012 | CCJC News and Events, Justice in the Headlines, Miscellaneous
Three member denominations of CCJC recently wrote to the Minister of Public Safety, expressing concern over the government’s review of chaplaincy and its implications for religious freedom in Canadian prisons. Please click here to read the letter sent October 15...
by CCJC Admin | Oct 17, 2012 | CCJC News and Events, Justice in the Headlines, Miscellaneous
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the John Howard Society of Canada, Executive Director Catherine Latimer addresses Canadian faith communities in an open letter. Latimer salutes the role faith communities have played in humanely addressing the causes and...
by CCJC Admin | Oct 3, 2012 | CCJC News and Events, Justice in the Headlines
On September 29 2012, the Church Council on Justice and Corrections wrote Prime Minister Harper and Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews to endorse the value of Chaplaincy and to highlight the crucial role chaplains play in promoting public safety in Canada. The letter...
