Mennonite Central Committee Canada
Registration:
11
of
49
(2008-08-12
to
2009-02-13)
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- We have been working on the issue of loss of citizenship and will beencouraging Members of Parliament to ensure that Bill C-37 An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act is passed by Parliament.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- International Development - will be encouraging the government to reach the target of 0.7% Gross National Product to be committed for International Development.
Policies or Program
- Aboriginal Affairs - rights of indigenous peoples as related to landclaims, access to proper housing, and clean water on reserves.
- Employment and Training - relates to our work on issues of poverty inCanada.
- Environment - our main interest is in the general area of climate changepolicies and our work has been done through coalitions.
- Immigration - relates to our work with the sponsorship of refugees.
- International Relations - we meet occasionally with Foreign Affairs officials on issues related to Iran - issues related to nuclear disarmament.
- International Relations - we meet regularly with Foreign Affairs officials on issues related to Afghanistan: international development and the withdrawal of Canadian troops.
- International Relations - we meet regularly with Foreign Affairs officials on issues related to Columbia: human rights and the peace process.
- International Relations - we meet regularly with Foreign Affairs officials on issues related to Palestine/Israel: Human rights and the peace process.
- International Relations - we meet regularly with Foreign Affairs officials on issues related to Sudan: international development and the peace process.
- Justice and Law Enforcement - related to our work on restorative justiceand victims' rights.