Israel has suspended 37 international aid organizations from distributing aid in Gaza; Oxfam-Quebec and otherCanadian groups react
Author Archives: John Longhurst
John Longhurst is a freelance religion and development aid reporter and columnist for the Winnipeg Free Press. He has been involved in journalism and communications for over 40 years, including as president of Canadian Church Press. In 2021, he received the Manitoba Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Inter-Religious Understanding for his work at the Free Press. In 2024, he was named a member of the Order of Canada.
StatCan speeds up data collection on religious affiliation
Canada’s faith landscape is changing so quickly Statistics Canada is collecting data more frequently on Canadians’ religious affiliation
Faith leaders warn of ‘chill’ if Ottawa reworks hate laws
Religious organizations are urging Ottawa to consult them before redefining the limits of protected expression for religious groups
Ottawa turns to faith leaders as measles cases surge
The Public Health Agency of Canada is trying to strengthen trust and improve engagement in communities with low vaccination rates
A guide for Canadian charitable giving
‘Too many charities aren’t transparent when it comes to their finances,’ says the head of Canada’s charity rating agency
Veteran journalist Brian Stewart, on famine, faith and the front lines
Former CBC foreign correspondent Brian Stewart on witnessing suffering, finding solace in faith and the role of religion in reporting
Ottawa’s $2.7bn in aid cuts spark concern among aid groups
Canadian non-profits warn that reducing global health and development funding will cost more in the long run
Advocates push to revive Canada’s peacekeeping legacy
A grassroots movement of Peace Trainers is urging Ottawa to establish a Canadian peacekeeping centre and revive Canada’s peacekeeping heritage
Canadian aid group uses ‘solar suitcases’ to help women deliver safely
Canadian nonprofit Alongside Hope provides solar suitcases to bring safe, reliable light to off-grid maternity clinics
No plans to strip faith groups’ charitable status: Ottawa
The federal government’s statement ends months of uncertainty about the future of faith-based organizations’ charitable status
