Social Justice Resources

Knowing the issues that affect the most vulnerable in our society is the first step toward finding solutions and bringing justice to a community. These resources cover issues related to poverty, homelessness, social services and more.

Cover for 2019 Election Guide 2019 Election Guide

October 08, 2019

For Heaven's Sake, Vote! 2019 Election Guide Your Guide to knowing what Catholic Social Teaching says about key social issues in the federal election. The Guide was developed in partnership with Novalis, publishers of ‘Living With Christ’. Our vote in the federal election matters, especially for the most vulnerable people in our communities. ‘For Heaven’s Sake, Vote!’ focusses on issues affecting Human Dignity: Poverty, Homelessness, Health Care, Indigenous, Newcomers, and the Environment. The Gospels and Catholic Social Teaching say the dignity of every person must be respected and protected. It’s what’s at stake when we vote.

Topics: Community / Family Services, People with Special Needs, Seniors, Children & Youth, Young Parents, Poverty & Poverty Reduction, Housing & Homelessness, Mental Health Issues, Women: Violence & Abuse, Immigrants & Migrants, Environmental

Type: Advocacy News

Cover for 2018 Election Guide 2018 Election Guide

May 02, 2018

When you cast your vote in the Ontario General Election to elect members to Ontario’s Legislative Assembly you want them to create a more democratic society, robust economy, environmentally sustainable future and one that safeguards basic human dignity.

Topics: Community / Family Services, People with Special Needs, Seniors, Children & Youth, Young Parents, Poverty & Poverty Reduction, Housing & Homelessness, Mental Health Issues, Women: Violence & Abuse, Immigrants & Migrants, Environmental

Type: Guides

Cover for Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs - Catholic Charities - Ontario pre-Budget 2017 Consultations Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs - Catholic Charities - Ontario pre-Budget 2017 Consultations

January 11, 2017

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto's Submission to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario's Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs Consultation on the 2017 Budget.

Topics: Community / Family Services, Seniors, Poverty & Poverty Reduction, Housing & Homelessness, Mental Health Issues, Women: Violence & Abuse

Type: Advocacy News

Cover for Ministry of Finance Ontario pre-Budget 2017 Submission Ministry of Finance Ontario pre-Budget 2017 Submission

January 11, 2017

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto's Submission to the Ontario Ministry of Finance Consultation on the 2017 Budget.

Topics: Community / Family Services, Seniors, Poverty & Poverty Reduction, Housing & Homelessness, Mental Health Issues, Women: Violence & Abuse

Type: Advocacy News

"Bringing in Women's Voices" lets voices of low-income women be heard in sarc talks.

July 15, 2011

The ‘Bringing in Women’s Voices’ project, initiated by Ontario Campaign 2000 and the Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC) has the goal of ensuring that the voices of low-income women (especially lone mothers) are heard in the public discussion of economic security issues that affect their daily lives.

Topics: Women: Violence & Abuse

Type: Guides