Social Justice & Advocacy - Diocese of Toronto

06/17/2026

During the National Week of Action for World Refugee Day, people across Canada are showing their support for immigrants and refugees – and we want you to join us!

Add your voice: https://bettertogethercanada.ca/week-of-action/

06/16/2026

This coming Sunday is National Indigenous Peoples' Day, celebrated in the Anglican Church as National Indigenous Day of Prayer. Read this joint reflection from our Primate, the Most Rev. Shane Parker, and National Indigenous Archbishop Chris Harper, and visit our Diocesan website for resources for observing National Indigenous Day of Prayer this Sunday and beyond.

Worship resources are available in English, French, Inuktitut and Western Cree.

06/15/2026

The Region of Durham is hosting a drop-in open house this evening to share updates about the 600 Townline Road community housing development project in Oshawa. Visit the link below for details.

https://www.durham.ca/en/news/600-townline-redevelopment-open-house-content.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawSVExJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE0S3lvY2t1RnNnY0ZRMkpZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHt7-ntpIYYgsDyJigU3VkuPqwgWrRWiC2hx4PGOdC6qD48OGgz2g9_NP7Y1D_aem_rR2twxDYcS5395xh2wYxXQ

Housing Durham is hosting a drop-in open house to share updates about the 600 Townline Road community housing development project. 

06/12/2026

Climate change and affordability are all too often treated as separate - even competing - priorities. But a deeper analysis shows that broader income distribution helps reduce emissions - reframing affordability and climate action as complementary rather than competing goals.

New research shows that reducing inequality can have significant positive effects on emissions—a finding that should guide policymakers working on these issues

06/11/2026

Despite the growing numbers of displaced people in the world, this past year, Canada's refugee resettlement targets were drastically reduced. Many refugees now face wait times of over 4 years for their applications to be processed, remaining trapped in dangerous situations abroad while communities here in Canada wait, ready to welcome them.

Please help us support the safety of refugees by sending an email through the 27,000 for 2027 campaign (link below).

Canada's refugee resettlement targets were drastically reduced. Many refugees now face wait times of 4+ years for their applications to be processed and remain trapped in dangerous situations abroad while communities here in Canada wait, ready to welcome them.

Please join us in asking the Government of Canada to commit to welcoming at least 27,000 Privately Sponsored Refugees in 2027.

Increasing refugee arrivals will help people reach safety sooner.

Add Your Voice:
https://win.newmode.net/sahassociationboard/27000privatelysponsoredrefugeesfor2027

06/10/2026

Dayna's and Pierre's stories show how easily someone can become homeless. Finding home is not as easy - but rapid rehousing programs can help.

Rapid rehousing programs are helping seniors and youth in Simcoe County exit homelessness and find a safe, affordable place to live.

06/08/2026

Food Banks Canada has released its annual poverty report card for each province. Ontario gets a failing grade for housing affordability, access to healthcare, and the adequacy of government supports, with an overall average of D-minus.
Read more here:

About the Poverty Report Card Poverty at a higher level As more people in Canada skip meals and line up at food banks across the country, the question becomes more urgent: What is our federal government doing to help? The Poverty Report Card shines a light on how the federal government is performi...

06/05/2026

Disability Without Poverty invites people living with disabilities to take their cost-of-living survey - see link below.

This year's theme for National Accessibility Week (NAAW) is "Building a Strong, Accessible Canada."

We invite you to take our cost of living survey so we can

Together, we can empower each other and make a meaningful impact.

Take the survey: https://bit.ly/4bnQ6Ue