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Interfaith group writes Minister about changes to chaplaincy
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...
RJ Luncheon in Brockville Nov 24
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CCJC member denominations speak out about chaplaincy
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...
John Howard Society addresses faith communities
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...
CCJC writes Prime Minister to underscore value of Chaplaincy
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...
Concerns raised over review of Chaplaincy
SAGE e-bulletin #2 is now available in French
Please click here to read the latest issue of CCJC's SAGE e-bulletin in French.
Restorative Justice Week 2012
Across Canada The theme for Restorative Justice Week 2012 (November 18-25) is Diverse Needs; Unique Responses. Please follow this link to access Restorative Justice resources created by CCJC, including CCJC's RJ workshop designed to be hosted in communities across...
CCJC Annual General Meeting – Sept 27
The Church Council on Justice and Corrections will hold its Annual General Meeting on September 27, 2012 at 6 pm. The meeting will be held at the Church of the Ascension (253 Echo Drive) in Ottawa. This event is open to the public. CCJC members have voting...