MCC Canada communicates regularly with the Government of Canada on matters of policy. This communication takes a variety of forms, including informal meetings with individual politicians, presentations to civil servants, submissions to Parliamentary committees, and letters to Ministers of the government.
The Ottawa 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 chart is intended to provide an overview of this important dimension of our work.
| Date: |
Addressed to: |
Originating organization: |
Summary: |
| 14-May-13 |
Minister of Foreign Affairs |
Mennonite Central Committee Canada |
A letter affirming the Government of Canada's response to the crisis in Syria. |
| 28-Mar-13 |
Minister for International Cooperation |
Mennonite Central Committee Canada |
A letter concerning the changes to CIDA announced in the recent budget statement. |
| 28-Mar-13 |
Minister of International Trade |
Mennonite Central Committee Canada |
A letter concerning the significant changes to the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade announced in the recent budget statement. |
| 28-Mar-13 |
Minister of Foreign Affairs |
Mennonite Central Committee Canada |
A letter concerning the amalgamation of CIDA and the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade into the the new Department of Foreign Affairts, Trade and Development. |
| 01-Mar-13 |
Prime Minister Stephen Harper |
Canadian Coalition on Climate Change and Development |
A letter concerning financing for climate change adaptation. |
| 09-Jan-13 |
Prime Minister Stephen Harper |
Mennonite Central Committee Canada |
A letter expressing support for the Prime Minister's decision to meet with First Nations leaders on January 11, 2013. |
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2013 Student Seminar: "Peacebuilding in a Dangerous Time"
February 14-16, 2013. More information: contact your provincial MCC office.
Since its establishment in 1975, the Ottawa Office has conducted educational seminars for students from universities, colleges, and seminaries across Canada.
Intending to expose students to the role of MCC's political witness, these seminars explore a range of advocacy issues while drawing on the knowledge and expertise of civil servants, NGO representatives, and Members of Parliament.
In addition to providing a lively environment conducive to intense learning and reflection, the seminars enable participants to meet other students from across the country while enjoying the sights and sounds of Canada's capital city.
Sessions for the 2013 seminar, "Peacebuiding in a dangerous time", covered a variety of issues including the Department of Peace Inititive, Canada's response to events in Syria, Canada's role in Afghanistan, MCC's peacebuilding and advocacy work, the cluster munitions convention, Canada's military spending, and much more. Speakers will include NGO representatives, civil servants, Members of Parliament, and a Senator. Participants also attended Question Period and toured the Parliament buildings.
Past seminars and themes
"There was a very good mix of speakers, and I was really glad to have the opportunity to ask questions of the MPs. It was an inspiring weekend and it is something that will likely affect me for years to come." – Student participant
More about the 2013 seminar
Photo Gallery
Student Reflections
Some lessons from Canada's military mission in Afghanistan
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Staff from MCC's advocacy offices in Ottawa, New York, and Washington gathered in Akron, Pennsylvania on October 28 and 29.
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