I did not know he held Canadian citizenship. theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

USAID cuts will hurt millions in the developing world--but also farmers in the U.S. Cuts in Canada would not have the same impact on farmers here, thanks to Canada's untied aid. canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/25/usa… via Canadian Affairs

In a recent speech, the patriarch said anyone who says the war was caused by “NATO expansion or Russia’s security concerns” is repeating Russian propaganda. "No one wants peace more than Ukrainians do. We didn’t start this war," he said. winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/… via Winnipeg Free Press

People in Winnipeg who aren’t Jewish and who would like to learn more about the tradition of Passover are invited to sign up for the annual Interfaith Model Passover Seder at a local synagogue. winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/… via Winnipeg Free Press

The Peace Train movement is a grassroots organization calling for Canada to sign the nuclear prohibition treaty. They join a long line of others making the same demand John Longhurst reports: canadianaffairs.news/2025/03/05/pea…

Organ donation is not against Jewish religious law. Instead, it is a mitzvah, a good deed, consistent with the core Jewish concept of “pikuach nefesh,” a Hebrew phrase that means “saving a life.” winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/… via Winnipeg Free Press

The idea of the U.S. invading Canada is crazy--right? But there's a lot of crazy coming out of the U.S. lately. Now Democrats have sponsored a Bill to prevent Trump from launching military action against Canada without Congressional approval. ivebeenthinkingcanada.blogspot.com/2025/03/is-us-…

Trump's tariffs make Canadians want to spit. In this new ad promoting Canadian-made Alymer soup, they do that--literally. Enjoy! youtube.com/watch?v=Tfq_Sy…

Ottawa forum on antisemitism sets out measures to combat hate Gathering of government, religious and law enforcement officials highlights the seriousness of antisemitism threat in Canada John Longhurst reports: canadianaffairs.news/2025/03/17/ott…

“Unfathomable.” That’s the word Catholic Archbishop Albert LeGatt repeated multiple times during a prayer service focusing on survivors of sexual assault committed by clergy. “When I think of sexual abuse, that’s the word that comes to mind." onfaithcanada.blogspot.com/2025/03/clergy…

With 7 million Canadians doing yoga, it's very popular today. But why? And what about the spiritual side of the practice? That's what religion scholar Paul Bramadat explores in his new book, Yogalands. winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/… via Winnipeg Free Press

Two retiring MPs reflect on faith and politics after decades-long careers Liberal John McKay and Conservative Ed Fast reflect on how faith has informed their politics and their proudest accomplishments John Longhurst reports: canadianaffairs.news/2025/03/25/two…

‘A despairing time’: Aid leader recounts effects of USAID cuts Sudan and South Sudan are just two of the countries facing a human catastrophe after USAID’s funding was cut ‘without notice’ John Longhurst reports: canadianaffairs.news/2025/04/07/a-d…

Winnipeg Free Press article by John Longhurst on the role of religion in Canadian politics and elections, featuring our Director Sarah Wilkins-Laflamme: onfaithcanada.blogspot.com/2025/04/role-o…

Canadian aid leaders react to Liberals’ foreign aid pledges Canadian aid leaders say they hope Canada uses the G7 to urge other countries to strengthen their commitment to international assistance John Longhurst reports: canadianaffairs.news/2025/05/12/can…

How can people today find hope to promote and sustain collective action in a divided world? That was a topic addressed at the June 15-17 Our Whole Society Conference at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg. Canadian Affairs onfaithcanada.blogspot.com/2025/06/our-wh…

In choosing Pope Leo XIV, Roman Catholic cardinals showed they want to follow path set by Pope Francis--just slower. Winnipeg Free Press onfaithcanada.blogspot.com/2025/07/in-cho…

If the Anglican Church of Canada is going to survive and thrive, it will need to make deep changes — and Shane Parker, the denomination’s new primate is ready to guide that change. Canadian Affairs canadianaffairs.news/2025/07/27/glo…

With a sociologist’s insight and a pastor’s care, Archbishop Shane Parker steps into the primatial office focused on strengthening relationships, deepening collaboration and helping the Church navigate change with purpose. anglicanjournal.com/i-intend-to-le…

Is Sean Feucht, the American evangelical worship leader, being persecuted in Canada? Is he really bringing revival, or will his appearance in that country cause the opposite? Why is he so unwelcome here? Some questions and observations. onfaithcanada.blogspot.com/2025/08/sean-f…