Participants

The charter vision of the Canadian Interfaith Conversation (“CIC”) lays out our desire to advocate for religion in a pluralistic society and in Canadian public life, our commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms, and to addressing issues of the common good and harmony in society. It also describes our focus on local and Canadian collaboration, relationships, and how we act and decide together.

The Charter Vision also lays out initial expectations for the leadership and participation in the Canadian Interfaith Conversation.

This extension of the policy for Participants who are Members, Affiliates, and Supporters extends and builds on the current Charter Vision, it does not replace it.

Participants

The Canadian Interfaith Conversation welcomes participants who represent religious communities, as well as organizations or groups with an interest in religion or spiritual matters, and who wish to uphold freedom of religion and freedom of beliefs — those who want to see a role and place for religion in a Canadian society characterized by an inclusive pluralism.

Participants agree with the Charter Vision of the Canadian Interfaith Conversation, represent a religious, faith or spiritual community that is national or international, or an organization, association or council related to faith and spirituality. That includes provincial, regional or local interfaith or multi-faith bodies, as well as organizations whose religious or spiritual focus may be on development, the media, social services, or similar issues of common concern. Individuals attend CIC meetings as representatives of their organization either in person or by video conference.

If your organization or community is interested in joining the CIC as a participant, submit a request to info@interfaithconversation.ca  

Current participants will consider whether to accept new participants, and you will then be listed, with the organization name and the name of the individual representative and be invited to make an annual contribution to support our common expenses.

Participant Categories: Members, Affiliates and Supporters
Participants in the Canadian Interfaith Conversation may be Members, Affiliates, or Supporters. For a more detailed description of these categories along with their expected contributions and CIC services and responsibilities, please see the table below.

Annual Financial Contributions

Members, Affiliates and Supporters make an annual financial contribution to share in the annual expenses of the Canadian Interfaith Conversation. They also make important in-kind contributions as volunteers carrying out the work of the many committees of the CIC. Participants may make additional program grants to the CIC when the activities of the CIC closely align with their own organizational goals.

We are aware of the financial hardship many organizations are experiencing. Organizations who are not ready or are unable to make an annual financial contribution are invited to contact one of the Co-Chairs to make alternative arrangements.