Accepting Pope Francis’ invitation for bishops to be bold at the Synod of Bishops underway in Rome, Auxiliary Bishop Thomas Dowd of Montreal told the assembly Oct. 16, “If I was pope – I know I’m not, but if I
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More signs of trouble in Ontario
Canada, like the US and Mexico, continues to reflect troubles with democracy. In the province of Ontario, each of the major parties – Liberal, Progressive Conservative, and New Democratic – appears to be encouraging parliamentary candidates to step back and
Are we electing politicians who want to gather and lead us, or to scatter us for their own advantage?
TRUTH, SOLIDARITY, AND LOVE: In recent weeks elected leaders in the United States and Canada have been accused of lying to us, of turning away from electoral promises, of belittling others, and of seeking to divide us, to set us against
Taxation & Stewardship: Ontario and New Brunswick 2017 Provincial Audit Reports
It is necessary that governments collect taxes, and apply them toward projects that are in the common interest. Because tax money is being collected from people who may or may not agree with the uses to which they are to
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Globe editorial questions whether Ontario's economic platforms are good for workers
Provincial economic platforms, including jobs programs and income supplements touch on Catholic Social Teachings relating to the common good, the dignity of work, solidarity, good stewardship, and the universal destination of goods. All jurisdictions must be competitive on wages in order to attract business. However, they also need to attract and keep low-wage workers by treating them fairly and not exploiting their economic vulnerability. Some question whether the Ford government has fairly considered both sides of the question.
Source: Globe and Mail - October 24, 2018Full article at: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/editorials/article-globe-editorial-ontario-is-open-for-business-but-on-the-back-of/
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Star Editorial supports Trudeau Government's action on Carbon Pricing
Care for the environment is viewed by many as one of our time's critical issues; and care for the earth is an important teaching of the Church. The Star argues, along with many economists, that imposing a price on carbon emissions is a smart and efficient way to reduce emissions.
Source: Toronto Star - October 23, 2018Full article at: https://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/2018/10/23/the-trudeau-government-is-right-to-impose-carbon-pricing.html
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Economic approaches to environmental sustainability
Care for God's creation is among the Church's fundamental social teachings. Both respect for the Creator and wisdom would seem to dictate a concern for leaving a viable world for our children. Wise application of economic tools can offer just routes to a fairer and more sustainable world, while offering dignified work through innovation.
Source: The Globe and Mail Newspaper - October 9, 2018Full article at: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-to-avoid-catastrophic-climate-change-we-need-carbon-pricing/
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The Globe and Mail reviews Ontario Primier Ford's economic policies, including action on basic income
Among the principles and virtues espoused by Catholic Social teachings are solidarity, good stewardship, and the universal destination of goods. The Globe and Mail reviews the Ontario government's recent action actions on economic programs such as basic income.
Source: Globe and Mail - August 1, 2018Full article at: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-doug-ford-speaks-for-the-people-just-not-low-income-people/
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