Canadian News

News and events from across the country.

Targets sought for poverty reduction

February 4, 2008

TORONTO - Politics and poverty are about to find themselves on the same stage in Ontario and nationally. “The issue is back on the table,” said Michael Polyani, KAIROS’ Canadian social development expert.

Safe Third Country agreement ruling appealed

February 1, 2008

OTTAWA - It’s on to round two of the court battle between Canada’s refugee advocates and the federal government.

Demonstrators mourn abortion 'horror'

February 1, 2008

The 20th anniversary of the Morgentaler decision that left Canada without any laws restricting abortion was both mourned and celebrated in the nation’s capital.

Christian Child Care International undergoes change

January 28, 2008

Christian Child Care International, a community development program based in Springhill, N.S., has changed its name to Chalice. “By changing our name to Chalice, we are reducing the confusion and making ourselves easy to remember,” said Mark Warren, director of marketing.

New CCCB abuse guidelines released

January 25, 2008

OTTAWA - New forcefully worded orientations to guide Catholic dioceses in updating their sexual abuse protocols stop short of being binding on the bishops.

Archdiocese of Toronto on top of population growth

January 25, 2008

TORONTO - In the past decade the archdiocese of Toronto has opened 13 parishes and closed none. This is at a time when across Canada, and particularly in Quebec, parishes are closing or amalgamating.

New KAIROS chair a veteran in development work

January 25, 2008

TORONTO - The new chairman of the board for Canada’s largest, Christian and ecumenical social justice organization is a veteran of Third World development work from the Anglican communion.

Canadian refugee workers won’t bow to threats

January 24, 2008

TORONTO - Jesuit Father Jack Costello isn’t the sort to yell “Come and get me, Copper” a la James Cagney. At the same time, he isn’t about to quit aiding and abetting refugees who want to come into Canada.

Pope takes a pass on visit to Quebec's Eucharistic Congress

January 18, 2008

Pope Benedict XVI won't be coming to Canada this summer to help Quebec City stage the 49th International Eucharistic Congress and mark the city's 400th anniversary.

Toronto man helps Ave Maria University in Florida

January 17, 2008

TORONTO - A Canadian manufacturer is hammering its nails into an oratory which will be the centre piece of Ave Maria, a brand new Catholic town in Naples, Florida, that will host Ave Maria University and an oratory in the city centre. The town and university is the brainchild of Domino's Pizza chain founder Tim Monaghan.