MCC Canada communicates regularly with the Government of Canada on matters of policy. The Peace & Justice Office documents all written communication sent directly by MCC Canada, as well as many of the letters sent by partners or coalitions that MCC Canada supports. The following list is intended to provide an overview of this important dimension of our work.

Le MCC Canada communique régulièrement avec le gouvernement canadien en matière de politique. Le bureau Paix et Justice (Ottawa) documente toute communication écrite envoyée par le MCC Canada ainsi que par ses partenaires et les coalitions que le MCC soutient. La liste ci-dessous cherche à donner un aperçu de cet aspect important de notre travail.  

 

June 22, 2023

The Aid for Afghanistan Coalition welcomes the adoption of Bill C-41 as a first step in enabling Canadian aid organizations to provide humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan.

Statement from the Aid for Afghanistan Coalition upon passage of Bill C-41

June 21, 2023

On National Indigenous Peoples Day, faith communities and organizations affirm our on-going support for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Read the letter from the Faith in the Declaration Coalition.

April 17, 2023

A letter from an informal alliance of Canadian churches, and civil society organizations, including MCC, encouraging Canada to increase its humanitarian assistance to Cuba. Read the letter of support for diplomatic and humanitarian aid to Cuba.

Une lettre d'une alliance informelle d'église, et groupes de la société civile canadienne, incluant le MCC, qui encouragent le Canada à augmenter son soutien au Cuba. Lisez le lettre à propos du soutien et aide diplomatique du Canada à Cuba.

March 9, 2023

A group of Canadian non-governmental organizations have written an Open Letter to the Government of Canada ahead of the United Nations Water Conference asking Canada to immediately act on the universal need, value and right to water. Read the open letter on water.

February 13, 2023

A submission to the Canadian government's pre-budget consultation outlining what MCC sees as priorities for the 2023 Federal Budget. Read MCC Canada's submission to the pre-budget consultation.

January 14, 2023

From: MCC Canada

To: UN New Agenda for Peace

MCC's submission to the consultations on the new agenda for peace.

May 30, 2022

From: MCC Canada

To: Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Labour and International Trade

A letter expressing support for recently tabled Bills C-262 and C-263.

May 20, 2022

A submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development from MCC and 25 other faith-based organizations recommending actions the Canadian Government can take to promote equitable access to vaccines. Read it here

May 11, 2022

MCC Canada's Submission to the Special Committee on Afghanistan urging a humanitarian exemption to sanctions and increased funding for peacebuilding projects. Read the submission here>

Soumission de MCC Canada au Comité spécial sur l'Afghanistan demandant une exemption humanitaire aux sanctions et un financement accru pour les projets de consolidation de la paix. Lisez la soumission ici>

April 22, 2022

From:Ecumenical Group

To: The Hon. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs

A letter calling on the Canadian Government to protect the rights of Palestinian Christians and Muslims to fully access places of worship in occupied East Jerusalem. Read full letter here.

 

April 6, 2022

From/De: MCC Canada

To/À: Hon. Mélanie Joly, Hon. Harjit Sajjan

A letter asking that all Canadian government actions, from public statements to behind-the-scenes engagement, to budgeting decisions, integrate a lens of peace and conflict transformation. For MCC, peace is more than a wish, it is our work. Read it here.

Une lettre demandant que toute action gouvernementale canadienne, des déclarations publiques aux interactions en coulisse et aux décisions budgétaires, se fasse à partir de l’optique de la paix et de la transformation de conflits. Lisez-la ici

February 24, 2022 

From/De: MCC Canada

To/À: Hon. Marco Mendicino

A letter to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness asking for continued financial support of the Circles of Support and Accountability program. The letter asks for the Minister's public support for a small expenditure that is likely to prevent a significant number of sexual assaults and victimizations in Canada. Read it here

Une lettre au ministre du sécurité publique demandant d'un soutien financière continu pour des Cercles de Soutien et Responsabilité. La lettre sollicite le soutien public du ministre pour une dépense modeste susceptible de prévenir un nombre important d’agressions et de victimisations sexuelles au Canada.Lisez-la ici

January 5, 2022

From/De: MCC Canada

To/À: Prime Minister Trudeau

A letter where MCC Canada congratulates the re-elected Prime Minister Trudeau and newly appointed Cabinet for the 44th Session of Parliament. This letter also outlines MCC's key policy areas of concern for the coming year, including eliminating COVID-19 worldwide, addressing climate change, committing to genuine reconciliation and justice for Indigenous Peoples, and many more foreign and domestic policy issues. Read it here.

Une lettre par laquelle le MCC Canada félicite le Premier Ministre Trudeau pour sa réélection et le cabinet nouvellement formé pour la 44e législature du Parlement. Cette lettre souligne aussi les enjeux politiques qui intéressent le MCC en vue de la prochaine année: l'élimination de la COVID-19 dans le monde, les changements climatiques, la réconciliation et la justice avec les peuples autochtones, et plusieurs autres sujets de politiques étrangères et intérieures. Lisez-la ici.

December 2021

A letter calling on the Government of Canada to adopt legislation requiring Canadian companies to undertake human rights and environmental due diligence throughout their global operations and supply chains. Read it here

November 29, 2021

From/De: MCC Canada

To/À: Hon. Mélanie Joly

A letter regarding the recent terrorist designation of six Palestinian civil society organizations, including Defence for Children International Palestine, by the Israeli government. Read it here

Un lettre au sujet de la décision du gouvernement israélien de désigner comme « organisation terroriste » six organisations palestiniennes pour les droits humains et issues de la société civile, notamment Defence for Children International Palestine. Lisez-en plus

October 4, 2021

From/De: MCC Canada

To/À: The Prime Minister of Canada

A letter addressing the government's response to the crisis in Afghanistan and the role that NGOs can play. Read it here.

Une lettre traitant de la réponse du gouvernement à la crise en Afghanistan et du rôle que les ONG peuvent jouer. Lisez-la ici.

August 2021

CoSA Canada and Mennonite Central Committee Canada Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2022 Federal Budget

June 24, 2021

From: C4D and CAN-Rac

To: Minister Karina Gould and Minister Jonathan Wilkinson

A letter congratulating the Canadian Government for doubling its investment in climate finance initiatives over the next 5 years and urging the government to write a new chapter on climate finance that reinforces partnership, solidarity, fairness, and cooperation. Read the full letter.

June 2, 2021

From: MCC Canada and 30 other organizations

To: Prime Minister Trudeau

Ahead of next week’s G7 in the UK, we call on Prime Minister Trudeau to act on his government’s stated commitment to share vaccines with COVAX — the global COVID vaccine distribution initiative — to help protect frontline health workers and people at high risk of dying from COVID-19 in lower-income countries. Read in English

 

De: Comité Central Mennonite et 30 autres organisations.

À: Premier Ministre Trudeau

Dans le cadre du G7 de la semaine prochaine au Royaume-Uni, nous demandons au Premier Ministre Trudeau de donner suite à l'engagement déclaré de son gouvernement de partager des vaccins avec COVAX - l'initiative mondiale de distribution de vaccins contre la COVID-19 - pour aider à protéger les travailleurs et travailleuses de la santé de première ligne et les personnes à haut risque de mourir de la COVID-19 dans les pays à faible revenu. Lire en francais.

 

May 12, 2021

From/de: MCC Canada

To/à: The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

A letter to Prime Minister Trudeau expressing Mennonite Central Committee Canada’s concern about the continued lack of travel possibilities for refugees to resettle to Canada. Read in English

Une lettre au Premier Ministre Trudeau exprimant les préoccupations du Comité central mennonite au sujet du manque de possibilités pour les réfugiés de voyager et de se réinstaller au Canada. Lisez en français. 

May 7, 2021

From: Love My Neighbour

To: The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

A letter urging the creation and rapid implementation of a re-distribution and donation plan of Canada’s purchased and committed vaccine doses, including doses purchased from COVAX, to COVAX. The letter also encourages Canadian support for the temporary Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) waiver, presented to the World Trade Organization.

April 20, 2021

An ecumenical letter to the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, drawing attention to the plight of Palestinian families facing imminent eviction from their homes, in the Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan neighbourhoods in occupied East Jerusalem. According to Geneva Convention IV (Part III, Section III), this is a clear violation of the Palestinian people's inalienable right to their homes and lands.

April 19, 2021

From/De: MCC Canada

To/A: Rt. Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

A letter to the Prime Minister thanking the government for Canada's financial support of COVAX and encouraging Canada to take a leadership role in ensuring global vaccine equity.

Une lettre au Premier Ministre qui exprime l’appréciation pour le soutien financier canadien au COVAX et qui encourage le Canada à prendre un rôle de leadership en assurant l'égalité dans la distribution mondiale des vaccins.

April 8, 2021

A letter from the Canadian Coalition on Climate Change and Development (C4D) to Deputy Prime Minister Freeland encouraging Canada to deliver its fair and responsible share of international climate financing ahead of COP26.

March 2021

A letter from MCC Canada to the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Development, thanking Canada for its much-needed contribution to UNRWA in late 2020, to address some of the most urgent basic needs in health and education for the over 5 million Palestinian refugees – in Palestine and Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria and beyond. 

Une lettre du MCC Canada aux Ministres des Affaires étrangères et Développement international, remerciant le Canada pour sa contribution bien nécessaire a UNRWA à la fin de 2020, pour répondre à certains des besoins les plus urgents en santé et en éducation pour les plus que 5 millions de réfugiés palestiniens - en Palestine et Israël, en Jordanie, au Liban, en Syrie, etc.

February 2021

From: Global Civil Society Organizations

A call to action from across the globe, calling on governments, donors, pharmaceutical companies and multilateral agencies to take bold and urgent action to address the challenges of COVID19 vaccine access, guaranteeing the equitable rollout of vaccines to all populations based on need.

November 2020

A submission to Global Affairs Canada regarding Canada's feminist foreign policy. This submission emphasizes the clear goal of ensuring the wellbeing of marginalized and vulnerable peoples through supporting the conditions that allow women and men together to decide how they wish to live their lives and contribute freely to the flourishing of their societies.

November 19, 2020

From: Christian denominations, church agencies, ecumenical organizations and networks who work with long-standing Palestinian and Israeli partners towards a just and lasting peace. 

A letter to the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development regarding Canadian follow through on sustainable funding for UNRWA .

October 2020

From: Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability

A letter to the Honourable Minister Ng regarding building back better and the necessity of an independent Canadian Ombudsman for Responsible Enterprise. 

October 21, 2020

From: Faith Communities, For the Love of Creation

A letter to the Honourable Ministers Wilkinson, Bennett, Lametti and Gould regarding a House of Commons petition on climate action and indigenous rights.

September 14, 2020

From: Faith Communities, For the Love of Creation

An open letter to the Honourable Chrystia Freeland from faith communities on climate action, Indigenous rights, and building a just Canada.

August 2020

Submission to Canada's International Climate Finance Consultations

From: The Canadian Coalition on Climate Change and Development (C4D)

Submission to Canada's International Climate Finance Consultations 

From: The Food Security Policy Group 

August 7, 2020

Federal Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2021 Budget

From: The Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC); the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH); and the Canadian Coalition on Climate Change and Development (C4D)

August 7, 2020

Federal Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2021 Budget

From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada 

July 22, 2020 

To: Honourable Minister David Lametti

From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada 

A letter to express MCC Canada’s support for, and to urge action on, the federal government’s commitment to pass legislation to create a framework to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (the Declaration). See the letter en francais.

June 22, 2020

Joint Ecumenical Peace Message on the occasions of the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War. 

May 15, 2020

To: Honourable Minister François-Philippe Champagne

From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada, Kairos Canada, The Anglican Church of Canada, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, Presbyterian Church in Canada, Canadian Friends of Sabeel, Catholics for Justice and Peace in the Holy Land, The United Church of Canada, United Network for a Just Peace in Palestine and Israel

A letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs calling on the Government of Canada to reject and publicly condemn the proposed annexation of significant parts of the Occupied Palestinian Territories by the Israeli government set for July 1, 2020, which goes directly against multiple principles of International Law, of which Canada is a signatory. See the letter en francais.

May 7, 2020

To:  Honourable Minister François-Philippe Champagne

From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada, the Nobel Women’s Initiative, and the United Church of Canada. 

A letter regarding the impacts of sanctions during COVID-19 and asking the government to demonstrate its commitment to international and humanitarian law in this time of particular crisis by repealing Canadian unilateral economic and political sanctions, and by providing facilitation and support to Canadian and other INGOs providing humanitarian assistance in countries experiencing global sanctions, embargoes or blockades.

April 15, 2020

To: Prime Minister Trudeau, Minister Gould, Minster Champagne, and Minister Mendicino. 

From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada

A letter to encourage Canada to continue to do more to support humanitarian and development responses combined with long-term human rights and peace support, internationally and at home on our own border in response to COVID-19. En francais.

April 15, 2020

To: All Levels of Canadian Government 

From: Amnesty International Canada 

A statement calling for all levels of government in Canada to institute stronger human rights oversight of their COVID-19 responses.  

April 7, 2020

To: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Federal Minister

From: A letter from 314 non-profits, charities and their partners to request that the new Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program be made immediately available to all charities and community non-profits, rather than requiring them to experience a 30% revenue loss before becoming eligible.

April 3, 2020

To: Honourable Minister Karina Gould

From: Canadian Council for International Development

A letter asking Minister Gould to provide continued support to the international development sector and also needs and asks around policy, Official Development Assistance, flexibility, and support for sector organizations in response to COVID-19. 

March 25, 2020

To: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister.

From: The leaders of over 170 Canadian charities have written a letter to the Government of Canada asking for urgent financial support to prevent the irreparable collapse of the sector, and their vital programs, due to the COVID-19 crisis. 

February 13, 2020

To: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada

A letter asking the Canadian government to firmly and publically reject the “Peace to Prosperity” plan as a viable solution to obtaining peace in the region. MCC believes that any plan for peace must be determined between Palestinians and Israelis, based on the right to self-determination, an end to the occupation, and rooted in international law. These principles are consistent with Canadian official policy concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. MCC urges Canada to support diplomatic efforts—including United Nations resolutions—that seek to uphold international aw and protect the rights, well-being, and dignity of the region’s peoples. En francais. 

February 13, 2020

To: Honourable Bill Morneau 

From: Canadian Coalition on Climate Change and Development

A letter urging Canada to ensure its commitments to the Paris Agreement and Agenda 2030 to support climate action in developing countries by: meeting Canada’s fair share of international climate finance; closing the global adaptation funding gap, and; putting gender equality at the centre of Canada’s efforts to promote resilience to climate change.

February 3, 2020

To: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

From: KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives

A letter urging the Prime Minister to publicly and unequivocally reject U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Peace to Prosperity Plan” for Israel and Palestine (28 January 2020), which contravenes international law and further undermines the human rights of millions of Palestinians.

December 16, 2019

To: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada

A letter of thanks for a UN vote around Palestinian self-determination and an encouragement for further regulations of goods produced in settlements. En francais

December 4, 2019

To: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada

letter of congratulations and suggested priorities. En français

November 8, 2019

To: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada

A letter congratulating the Prime Minister on re-election and an encouragement to the federal government to find ways to work across party lines in order to uphold policies and commitments that strengthen human rights, care for the earth and respond to the needs of the most vulnerable, at home and abroad.

July 24, 2019

To: Paypal Executive

From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada

A letter expressing concerns around PayPal business practices in the West Bank and Gaza. 

June 19, 2019

To: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada 
A letter regarding the Canadian government’s ongoing military involvement in Iraq and the surrounding region.

June 10, 2019

To: Minister of International Trade Diversification 
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada 
A letter regarding concerns about the Order in Council mandate of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) and encouragement to reconsider the mandate before Parliament dissolves while working to ensure that the CORE has independent investigative powers and does not serve to place human rights defenders at greater risk.

June 4, 2019

To: All federal political party leaders 
From: Canadian Council for Refugees with additional signatories including MCC 
A letter regarding the political discourse around migrants and refugees in the upcoming election.

March 27, 2019

To: Senate of Canada
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada with 5 other organizations
A letter regarding concerns about Bill C-85 The Canada Israel Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act.

February 7, 2019

To: Senate of Canada
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada and 10 other church bodies
A letter encouraging support for Bill C-262 the United Nations Declaration Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

January 29, 2019

To: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
From: Canadian Refugee Sponsorship Agreement Holders Association (SAHA)
A letter regarding the 2019 global cap announcement for refugee sponsorships.

December 6, 2018

To: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada
A letter of appreciation for the government's decision to contribute up to $50 million to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) for health and education efforts.

November 29, 2018

To: Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development
From: Project Ploughshares
An oral presentation on Bill C-47 and Canada's obligations under the Arms Trade Treaty.

November 16, 2018

To: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
From: Canadian Refugee Sponsorship Agreement Holders Association (SAHA)
A letter regarding government targets for Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSRs) and concerns about processing times and backlogs.

October 23, 2018

To: House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada
An oral presentation and a written submission to the Standing Committee as part of their study on root causes of global migration.

July 27, 2018

To: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
From: Canadian Refugee Sponsorship Agreement Holders Association (SAHA)
A letter responding to the government's request for input into what is causing an unprecedented rise in the number of refugee sponsorship applications from Groups of Five (G5) and Community Sponsors (CS).

May 25, 2018

To: Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada
A letter urging the Canadian government to meaningfully address the systemic injustices Indigenous Peoples face within the criminal justice system. 

April 5, 2018

To: Minister for International Development and La Francophonie
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada
letter of appreciation for the Canadian government's decision to contribute up to $10 million in emergency assistance to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

April 4, 2018

To: Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada, Citizens for Public Justice, Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue, and World Renew
A joint letter requesting changes to the Immigration Loans Program to provide interest free travel loans for refugees.

January 24, 2018

To: Minister of International Trade
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada
A letter of support for the creation of the office of Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise and encouragement for the office to be properly funded and equipped. 

December 27, 2017

To: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada
A letter affirming the government's decision to keep Canada’s Embassy in Israel in Tel Aviv.

December 20, 2017

To: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
From: KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives 
letter affirming the government's decision to keep Canada’s Embassy in Israel in Tel Aviv.

October 5, 2017

To: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
From: Canadian Refugee Sponsorship Agreement Holders Association (SAHA)
A letter concerning 2018 Immigration Levels planning.

September 15, 2017

To: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada
A submission to the Immigration Minister's consultation on immigration levels, settlement and integration.

July 18, 2017

To: Minister of International Development
From: Canadian Coalition for Climate Change and Development (C4D)
A letter regarding the government's new Feminist Assistance Policy. 

July 12, 2017

To: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada
A letter regarding the government's decision to extend and expand participation in the Global Coalition against Daesh until 2019. 

June 30, 2017

To: Minister of International Development and La Francophonie
From: Food Security Policy Group (FSPG)
A letter regarding Canada's International Assistance Policy

February 13, 2017

To: Minister of Foreign Affairs
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada
A letter regarding Canada's ongoing involvement in Iraq and Canadian arms transfers.

January 17, 2017

To: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada
A letter of congratulations on recent cabinet appointment and introduction to MCC.

January 17, 2017

To: Minister of Foreign Affairs
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada
A letter of congratulations on new cabinet appointment and introduction to MCC.

January 14, 2017
To: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
From: Canadian Refugee Sponsorship Agreement Holders Association (SAHA)
A letter of congratulations on recent cabinet appointment and introduction to SAHA.

December 15, 2016

To: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
From: Canadian Council for International Cooperation (CCIC)
A submission to the CRA's on-line consultation on charities' political activities.

December 8, 2016

To: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
From: Canadian Refugee Sponsorship Agreement Holders Association (SAHA)
A letter regarding caps and allocations for sponsorship agreement holders.

November 29, 2016

To: Minister for International Development
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada
A letter of appreciation for the government's decision to restore annual funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).

November 17, 2016

To: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
From: KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives
A submission to the CRA's on-line consultation on charities' political activities

November 10, 2016

To: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
From: Canadian Refugee Sponsorship Agreement Holders Association (SAHA)
A letter concerning Government of Canada 2017 Immigration Levels Plan

October 4, 2016

To: Minister of International Development
From: Churches and church organizations including MCC
A letter concerning the possible restoration of Canadian funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).

July 18, 2016

To: Global Affairs Canada
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada
A submission on the International Assistance Policy Review.

June 28, 2016

To: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
From: Kairos (with 4 other organizations)
A letter on the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

April 4, 2016

To: Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship
From: Canadian Refugee Sponsorship Agreement Holders Association (SAHA)
A letter thanking the minister for the positive response to many of their requests.

February 26, 2016

To: Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship
From: Canadian Refugee Sponsorship Agreement Holders Association (SAHA)
A letter asking about caps and allocations for sponsorships within the Private Sponsorship of Refugees program.

February 23, 2016

To: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada
A letter commenting on Canada's recently-announced plan for responding to the crises in Syria and Iraq.

February 19, 2016
To: Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
From: Canadian Food Security Policy Group (FSPG)
A letter of introduction and a request for a meeting to discuss policies to promote global food security.

February 19, 2016
To: Minister of Environment and Climate Change
From: Canadian Food Security Policy Group (FSPG)
A letter of introduction and a request for a meeting to share recommendations for policies working with vulnerable communities affected by climate change.

February 17, 2016

To: Minister of Finance's pre-budget consultation process & the Finance Committee
From: Canadian Council for International Cooperation (CCIC)                                      A brief outlining opportunities where the 2016 budget can make contributions to the areas of international development and humanitarian assistance.

January 14, 2016
To: Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship
From: Canadian Refugee Sponsorship Agreement Holders Association (SAHA)
A letter of thanks for the work being done to process and bring Syrian refugees to Canada, and encouragement to set 2016 targets and plans with other refugees in mind.

December 18, 2015
To: Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
From: Canadian Coalition on Climate Change and Development (C4D)
A letter of introduction and thanks for the work being done on climate change.

December 18, 2015
To: Minister of International Development
From: Canadian Coalition on Climate Change and Development (C4D)
A letter of introduction and thanks for the work being done on climate change.

December 18, 2015
To: Minister of Foreign Affairs
From: Canadian Coalition on Climate Change and Development (C4D)
A letter of introduction and thanks for the work being done on climate change.

December 18, 2015
To: Minister of Environment and Climate Change
From: Canadian Coalition on Climate Change and Development (C4D)
A letter of introduction and thanks for the work being done on climate change.

December 15, 2015
To: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
From: Canadian Refugee Sponsorship Agreement Holders Association (SAHA)
A letter of introduction and thanks for the work being done for refugees.

December 15, 2015
To: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
From: Canadian Refugee Sponsorship Agreement Holders Association (SAHA)
A letter of thanks for meeting with SAHA members on Nov. 25.

December 14, 2015
To: Minister of International Development
From: Canadian Council for International Cooperation (CCIC)
A letter of thanks for hosting the Humanitarian Roundtable.

December 7, 2015
To:Minister of Foreign Affairs
From: Project Ploughshares and five other organizations
letter of encouragement to sign the Arms Trade Treaty

November 27, 2015
To:Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada
letter of congratulations and introduction to MCC.

November 27, 2015

To: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada
letter of congratulations and introduction to MCC.

November 27, 2015

To: Minister of Justice and Minister of Public Safety

From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada
letter of congratulations and introduction to MCC.

November 27, 2015
To: Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada
A letter of congratulations and introduction to MCC.

November 27, 2015
To: Minister of International Development
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada
A letter of congratulations and introduction to MCC.

November 27, 2015
To: Minister of Foreign Affairs
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada
A letter of congratulations and introduction to MCC.

November 27, 2015
To: Rt.Hon. Stephen Harper, MP
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada
A letter of thanks for a decade of work as Prime Minister of Canada.

November 26, 2015
To: Minister of International Development
From: Canadian Food Security Policy Group (FSPG)
A letter of congratulations and introduction to FSPG.

November 19, 2015
To: Mr. Raj Saini, MP Kitchener Centre
From: Mennonite Central Committee Ontario
A letter of congratulations and introduction to MCC ON

November 4, 2015
To: Minister of International Development
From: Canadian Council for International Cooperation (CCIC)
A letter of congratulations and introduction to CCIC.

October 26, 2015
To: Prime Minister Designate of Canada Justin Trudeau
From: Canadian Council for International Cooperation (CCIC)
A letter of congratulations and introduction to CCIC.

June 25, 2015
To: Minister of Citizenship and Immigration and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
From: Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR)
A letter concerning the security situation in Burundi and reunification of family members.

41st Parliament, 2nd session
April 2, 2015
To: Prime Minister Stephen Harper
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada 
A letter regarding Canada's military mission in Iraq against ISIS

October 10, 2014
To: Prime Minister Stephen Harper
From: Mennonite Central Committee Canada 
A letter regarding Canada's military mission against ISIS