Canadian Unitarians for Social Justice
A national faith-based organization that supports Unitarian values through action
Liberal MP Mauril Belanger is putting a private members bill through the house asking for an amemendment to the National Anthem from “All our sons command” to “All of us command.” CUSJ adds a request for a Theologically Neutral National Anthem as well by returning to the original wording. This is especially appropriate given the … Read more
CUSJ calls on MPs to vote in favour of bill C-624 TORONTO – Canadian Unitarians for Social Justice (CUSJ) is calling on Members of Parliament to vote today in favour of making Canada’s national anthem more inclusive to all Canadians, by supporting Private Members’ Bill C-624, An Act to Amend the National Anthem Act (Gender) … Read more
Canadian Unitarians for Social Justice P.O. Box 40011, Ottawa, ON, K1V 0W8 President, Margaret Rao president@cusj.org www.cusj.org Communiqué FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 16 April 2015 CIVIL SOCIETY REJECTS CRIMINALIZATION OF CRITICISM OF STATE OF ISRAEL CUSJ joins other civil society organizations in defending freedom of speech Canadian Unitarians for Social Justice (CUSJ) has issued a … Read more
By: Anita McLean There were eight sessions on Israel/Palestine from October 2014 to February 2015. Due to very positive feedback, Ria Heynen and I decided to offer one more event on April 28, 2015. This was a film night to view the newly produced movie “Enduring Roots” which presents a very critical view of the … Read more
Get Informed Find out which party matches your priorities Find out if you are registered to vote (and, if not, register) Step-Up Canada: Party Positions on Climate Change Party positions on proportional representation Check the polls CUSJ Press Release: 2015 05 18 Unanimous vote to work for proportional representation at AGM Get involved! Fair Vote Canada Campaign CUSJ supports the … Read more
EROSION OF CIVIL LIBERTIES CUSJ members to join demonstrations coast to coast against “anti-terrorism” bill TORONTO – On Saturday, March 14 2015, Unitarians will join with other concerned Canadians coast to coast for a National Day of Action to oppose the federal government’s latest security legislation, Bill C-51. Peaceful #StopC51 demonstrations that day are to be held in over … Read more
Dying with Dignity: WE WON! But We Can’t Rest Now. Supreme Court of Canada in a unanimous decision overturns the law prohibiting doctor assisted death for mentally competent, terminally ill adults. CUSJ Press Release here. The Liberals have proposed to pass a bill that gives far less access to assisted dying than the Supreme Court recommended. … Read more
WE WON! 2015 02 06 Supreme Court of Canada in a unanimous decision overturns the law prohibiting doctor assisted death for mentally competent, terminally ill adults. CUSJ Press Release here.
Early Winter Greetings CUSJ Members All! I know most of the country, even our members in Victoria, have been hit with unseasonably cold temperatures in November. Colder than normal temperatures are predicted across the country for the month of December too, according to Environment Canada. At least the feds haven’t cut funding to the weather … Read more
Frances Deverell’s sermon to close the Ottawa Social Forum plus reading. Find out what people were thinking about at the social forum. What has to change for us to “decolonize Canada?” See Frances Deverell’s sermon given at the end of Ottawa’s Social Forum, August 2014 at the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa.
CUSJ held a special general meeting at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ottawa’s new home (400 McArthur) to approve new bylaws in order to comply with the updated Canada Corporations Act.
Tsilkqot’in Win Big Victory in Supreme Court CUSJ First Nations Page Tsilhqokt”in Nation Supreme Court Victory will be a Game Changer for government and resource industries, in BC, Quebec, and other areas of Canada, CBC by Amber Hildebrandt, 20`4 06 27 Time to Grow Up Canada, by Rafe Mair Tyee.ca Tsilhqokt’in Nation Give Canada A New … Read more
Unitarian Ministers of Canada have approved a Policy Statement on the right of a person who is mentally competent and terminally ill to choose the manner and timing of their death and to ask for assistance. See full statement here.
Write a letter this week to your MP telling them to support Bill C-486 to go forward. Sample letter on our Action Page Research has shown there is a direct correlation between places where there is a rich supply of minerals, a weak and corrupt government, and unconscionable violence against women, social disruption, and coersion … Read more
You or your congregation can choose to divest from fossil fuels and let the corporations, the media and the government know you have done so. See CUSJ’s letter to congregational presidents. Take action by sharing our letter on your social action table, making it your action of the month, or by holding events to discuss it. … Read more
2014 01 27 World Bank Chief Backs Fossil Fuel Divestment Drive Even important world leaders are recognizing the prudence of moving away from fossil fuels as an investment for both ourselves and future generations. If only national governments were as wise.
2014 01 28 CUSJ issues a Press Release because of housing program cuts. We stopped building co-op housing and other types of low-income housing projects. See our Economic Justice Page.
by Penney Kome In 2014 the Federal Government conducted public discussions and supported a decision to go with some form of Nordic Model for Canada. It passed legislation making it legal to sell sex, but illegal to buy it with fines and potential jail terms for the Johns. We have not heard of any money … Read more
CUSJ Recommends Adding Fossil Fuels To Ethical Investment Screens You or your congregation can choose to divest from fossil fuels and let the corporations, the media and the government know you have done so. See CUSJ’s letter to congregational presidents. Take action by sharing our letter on your social action table, making it your action of … Read more
CUSJ Opposes Quebec Charter of Values December 10, 2013 On UN Human Rights day CUSJ writes an open letter to Mme. Pauline Marois opposing the Quebec Charter of Values. See Our Human Rights Page