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).
Submission on Occupation Specific Work Permits
What is a Systemic Approach to Justice?
UN/NGO Statement on Migration
Click here to view the UN/NGO Statement on Migration