
Diocese of Ontario designated a ‘Blue Community’
On September 23 at a meeting of Synod Council, Council of Canadians Chairperson John Cartwright presented Bishop William Cliff, Synod Delegate Valerie Smith and Diocesan Executive Officer Archdeacon Jane Humphreys with a certificate recognizing the Diocese of Ontario as a ‘Blue Community.’ On January 28, 2025, the Diocese of Ontario officially became a ‘Blue Community’ which involves formally committing to three guiding principles: recognizing water as a human right, ensuring water and wastewater services remain publicly owned, and eliminating bottled