A year ago a coalition of Christian denominational leaders wrote Prime Minister Trudeau in support of Bill C-262, legislation which would ensure that the laws of Canada are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. They saw the bill as another step toward fulfilling the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
The letter included these words: "The passage of Bill C-262 into law is an essential step in the journey of reconciliation.We hope that the Government of Canada will continue to support Bill C-262.Rest assured of our continuing prayers."
In February and again in March of this year the denominations reaffirmed there support for this legislation and now it is before the Senate for approval. We've been encouraged to write senators in support, which I have done. I imagine it won't do much good with Senator Lynn Beyak who was kicked out of the Conservative caucus for racist, defamatory letters on her website aimed at Indigenous peoples. Even though she's been directed to take them down she hasn't weeks later. How can this be allowed to continue in Canada?
You can inform senators and government ministers of your support for the bill by going to this website (just cut and paste)
https://mcccanada.ca/get-involved/advocacy/campaigns/call-your-senator-pass-bill-c-262
And please continue with your prayers. prayers.
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