The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton
A Liberal Spiritual Community Since 1889
Jennifer WallaceDuring the month of May, we will focus on opportunities for youth engagement in Climate Action and successful youth-led organizations. An organization by and for youth – Inspiring Hope for Climate Action The ability to hold climate anxiety and hope for the future has challenged today’s youth as they create a greener, kinder planet. This … Read more
Take some time (37 minutes) to listen to Tom Power’s (CBC Q) interview with the amazing Tonya Williams, recipient of a 2024 Changemaker Award. The Canadian Academy (Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television) gives this honour to individuals who use their voices and platforms to call out systemic racism and discrimination; supporting and amplifying the … Read more
Senior Swiss women prevail in landmark climate case at Europe’s human rights court. The European court’s decision on the case could have a ripple effect across Europe and beyond, setting a precedent for how some courts deal with the rising tide of climate litigation argued on the basis of human rights infringements. Read the … Read more
Praise and Flak, and What the Other Parties Offer. The many housing pieces in the federal government are garnering praise for good initiatives and criticism for significantly insufficient investments, as our analysis last week did. Some links to good analyses are below. What sets the Liberals apart from the Conservatives are investments in non-profit housing. … Read more
– Still does way too little for those most in need. In a budget that really highlighted housing, it is disappointing that it contained relatively little for those who most need affordable homes. The government’s major new initiative to build deeply affordable housing, supportive housing, and shelters is to make the Rapid Housing Initiative permanent. … Read more