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Senior Climate Activists Arrested, Hold Government to Account for Climate Policy

“The idea of direct, non-violent action was like poking a hole in a balloon, it turned frustration and despair into action.” says Bill Darnell, co-organizer of the Seniors’ Climate Witness protest in… continue reading Read More

Moderator Calls for Canadian Action to End Blockade, Humanitarian Crisis in Cuba

As the United Nations General Assembly will vote in October to end the decades-long U.S. embargo on Cuba, Canada must vote yes—write to our country's political leaders now to remind them. Read More

Thousands Join the 2026 River Run Rally for Grassy Narrows

Grassy Narrows community members and supporters walked from Grange Park to Queen’s Park in Toronto to raise awareness of their ongoing fight for justice over water poisoned by mercury from the Dryden… continue reading Read More

Beyond Borders, Faith Communities as Partners in Advancing Human Rights

A CBC News feature highlights Global South LGBTQIA+ faith leaders visiting Canada to strengthen international solidarity and advance human rights, inclusion, and faith-based advocacy. Read More

Join Us for Kitchen Conversations with the Moderator: A Thanksgiving Table

Moderator Kimberly Heath and Chef Izzeldin Bukhari come together for a special Thanksgiving edition of Kitchen Conversations, exploring gratitude, belonging, and the power of gathering around the… continue reading Read More