Recently, the Federation Office for Systemic Justice - in collaboration with Wellington Water Watchers – developed this on-line submission to Minister Paul Calandra recommending specific amendments to the Greenbelt Statue Law Amendment Act, 2023.
2023 (October) - Is It Time for a New Economic Model?
This 1-minute video entitled Poverty Pulse: Is It Time for a New Economic System, the Federation Office for Systemic Justice in collaboration with the London Food Bank asks us to consider some critical questions about our shrinking access to decent work and a fair and living wage while at the same time some employers reap huge profits.
2023 (September) - Global Week of Action Calls for Debt, Climate & Economic Justice
Communities all over the world are struggling and resisting the impacts of multiple crises. In anticipation of Global Week for Action (October 9-16), the FOSJ has co-signed this Urgent Call for debt, climate and economic justice.
2023 (September) - Pushing Boundaries, Deepening Community
In this article from the Federation’s Fall newsletter — entitled Pushing Boundaries, Deepening Community — Sr. Sue Wilson writes about the important coalition that created a civil society statement in response to the Canadian government’s report on how well it is advancing the SDGs in Canada.
2023 (June) - Call to Withdraw Canada from Safe Third Country Agreement
On World Refugee Day (June20), the FOSJ signed an open letter to the Prime Minister with more than 130 human rights, labour, refugee, legal, environmental and community organizations to urge the Canada to withdraw from the Safe Third Country Agreement given its grievous impacts on the rights of refugees.
2023 (June 21) - Statement on National Indigenous Peoples' Day
The FOSJ co-signed a Collaborative Statement on National Indigenous Peoples’ Day that highlights Call to Action #48 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) which counsels all faith groups in Canada to formally adopt and comply with the principles, norms, and standards of the Declaration as a framework for reconciliation
2023 (March) - Open Letter Regarding GHG Emissions
FOSJ joined 80+ U.S. and Canadian groups in an open letter to the U.S. President and Canadian Prime Minister to urge transparency regarding GHG emissions from logging.
2023 (February) - FOSJ Winter Newsletter
Read about the important efforts undertaken by the Office for Systemic Justice in the Winter newsletter.
2023 - Ongoing Work to Develop a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
Since 2021, the FOSJ has joined faith groups around the world to urge governments to develop and implement a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty -- which calls for the phasing out of fossil fuels and supports a just transition powered by clean energy and a sustainable future for all.
2022 (November) - Joint Letter to Reduce Logging Greenhouse Gas Emissions
On the eve of the largest annual global climate conference (#COP27), 70 groups (including the FOSJ) signed this joint letter to urge Canada to step up action to report and reduce logging emissions.
2022 (September) - Open Letter to Ontario Government’s “More Beds, Better Care Act”
FOSJ signed an open letter urging the Ontario government to initiate a wide public consultation to surface the most promising models for good and timely access to a full range of health services.
2022 (August) - Papal Visit Statement
Office for Systemic Justice wrote both an article and public statement about the Papal visit to Canada with a call to be attentive to priorities for action identified by a variety of Indigenous voices in Canada.
Sisters of St. Joseph Express Deep Caring for Creation on Earth Day 2022
On Earth Day 2022, one of the ways that the Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph of Canada expressed our deeply-held care for creation was to urge the federal government to strengthen its 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan – Canada’s Next Steps for Clean Air and a Strong Economy (ERP). Read the letter sent to The Honourable Steven Guilbeault (Minister of the Environment and Climate Change).
Spring 2022 FOSJ Newsletter 'Just Transition'
In this issue, Sr. Sue Wilson, CSJ, reflects on A Just Transition: From The World As It Is to The World As It Could Be. Click here to read.
Office for Systemic Justice Newsletter
Click the link to view a copy of the October 2019 Office for Systemic Justice Newsletter.
Websites Related to Poverty, Climate Change, and Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking
Understanding Poverty
Some perspectives look at poverty through the lens of income (e.g. If a household has an income less than half of the median income, they are living in poverty). Another perspective focuses on basic necessities (e.g. A family needs sufficient income to be able to afford a market basket of essential goods and services).
