Individually, economists need to be saved as much as any other poor sinner. Collectively, the rest of us need to be saved from the fallen state of economics, says Catholic economist Tony Annett.

Pope Francis challenged young Catholics to “transform an economy that kills into an economy of life” at a three day “Economy of Francesco” meeting in Assisi Sept. 22-24.

Ottawa - Religious Canadians and religious institutions have a massive impact — upwards of $67 billion — on Canada������Ƶapp economy, according to a new economic impact study.

It������Ƶapp easy to look around and be pessimistic. Public and household debt levels are alarmingly high in Canada. The Church is roiling from one abuse scandal to another. So many parts of the world seem in chaos with rampant corruption, wars and terrorism.

It������Ƶapp a huge blow to the more than 2,500 workers, their families, the city of Oshawa and communities across Ontario. The closure of General Motors by the end of 2019 rips at the heart of generations of families with ties to the province������Ƶapp auto manufacturing glory days.

Over a 25-year span from 1990 to 2015 there has been a massive reduction in global poverty. 

Helping 5.8 million Canadians out of poverty isn’t a charity project. It������Ƶapp about building a better economy and living up to the human rights we proclaim as a nation, said the author of a new report on poverty.

Since 2009, Edmonton, along with 12 other Canadian cities, has been implementing a . Unlike other “plans,” this one does not merely set a target and hope it comes true; solid work is being done to provide housing and prevent future homelessness.