Canadian Friends Service Committee (Quakers)
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"Canadian civil society has spoken out against the multi-billion-dollar arms deal with Saudi Arabia since it was first signed, and has frequently highlighted the risks associated with the use of LAVs within Saudi Arabia in the context of broader human rights concerns, as well as in the Yemen conflict, including the risk of weapons proliferation to Houthi forces." Continue reading the open letter to Prime Minister Trudeau, of which CFSC is a signatory here: https://quakerservice.ca/StopArmingSaudi

TODAY: As part of the Canadian #NoFighterJets coalition, we've just dropped a new report revealing that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announced 19$ billion st...icker price for 88 new fighter jets belies a true cost that will top a staggering 76$ billion. Full report, more info, and a chance to take action to say #NoNewFighterJets here: www.nofighterjets.ca See more

In the event that France requests Mr. Diab’s extradition, we call on Mr. Trudeau to stay true to his words and refuse. CFSC has written multiple times over our concerns about the mistreatment of Hassan Diab and larger flaws with Canada's Extradition Act. https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-extraditing-hass/

This is what we fought for: An open letter in support of implementing the UN Declaration on theRights of Indigenous Peoples Read the full letter here: https://bit.ly/376aFmh

CFSC is one of more than 170 organizations and individuals with expertise in anti-racism, law, and/or human rights have signed on to an open letter to the leaders of the Liberals, the Conservatives, the NDP, the Bloc Québécois and the Greens, expressing deep concern about the use of anti-terrorism powers to address the threat of White supremacism.

Refugee protection in the US drastically deteriorated under Trump, but many policies that violate refugee rights preexisted his administration, and will not be easily reversed by the Biden administration. The Safe Third Country Agreement remains unconstitutional.

BREAKING: Today, the federal government officially designated January 29 as a Day to Commemorate the Quebec City Mosque Shooting and a Day of Action Against Isl...amophobia. Since the Quebec City mosque shooting on January 29th 2017, there has been a groundswell of support across the country to designate January 29th as a national day of action against Islamophobia, hate, and racism. Several municipalities and provinces have designated the day. Over the years we at NCCM have worked shoulder-to-shoulder with community organizations of many faiths and backgrounds to call for this designation so that we are always reminded of the monumental task of eradicating Islamophobia, hate, and racism from our country. We thank the government for taking this step to officially mark this day in the hearts and minds of all Quebecers and Canadians, as a reminder of the innocent lives lost and the work ahead of us to eradicate Islamophobia, hate and racism from our country.

Carol Dixon (left) is a long-time Friend and member of Canadian Friends Service Committee. We are very excited that Carol will speaking with f/Friends this evening about her experiences with service work and Friends. Join us for part one of our Get to Know Thee, Friend series this evening using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88174604814 Thursday, January 28th... 8:00 9:30pm Atlantic / 7:00 8:30pm Eastern / 6:00 7:30 Central / 5:00 6:30 Mountain / 4:00 5:30 Pacific Shout-out the Peter Cross (right)

Has your Monthly Meeting, faith group or organization shown its support for Bill C-15, An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples yet? Sign on to the list of faith based groups supporting this work here: https://faithinthedeclaration.ca/show-your-support

Have you registered for CFCS's Get to Know Thee, Friend series yet? The series begins this Thursday evening with a conversation with Carol Dixon, member of Ottawa Monthly meeting and former clerk of CFSC and Canadian Yearly Meeting. Learn more and register here: quakerservice.ca/GetToKnowThee

Have you heard about the Quaker United Nations Virtual Summer School program? They are now accepting applications for this summer. Learn more about the program and how to apply here: https://quno.org/quaker-united-nations-summer-school

The global ban on nuclear weapons begins today! We joined hundreds of organizations and individuals in taking out a multi-page ad in the Hill Times. The ad explains that Canada did not take part in negotiating the Treaty and has since refused to sign or ratify it. Learn more here: