One hundred and thirty years later many of the core issues addressed in General William Booth's The Darkest England scheme remain at the heart of our social reality in Canada—poverty, addiction, social injustice, human trafficking and homelessness, to name just a few.

A few months ago, I received a phone call from our territorial leaders, Commissioners Floyd and Tracey Tidd, giving me the opportunity to further explore the experience of gender within The Salvation Army as a gender equity advocate.

This autumn, the Canada and Bermuda Territory launched “Mobilize 2.0—Inspired for Mission, Positioned for Growth,” entering an intentional period of transformation for our movement. This transformation will seek to ensure that we are a mobilized Army, equipped with a vision-aligned strategy to deliver the mission we believe God has given The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda for this decade.

Despite being diagnosed with visceral myopathy, a rare pathological condition characterized by impaired intestinal function and motility, Cindy Moore continues to keep the faith and look at each day with fresh wonder.

Salvation Army officer Major Ray Lamont calls Salvationists to engage with human trafficking statistics on a deeper level.

The Salvation Army U.S.A. continues to serve during the second most active Atlantic hurricane season on record.

Jackie McLennan is a survivor of human trafficking who is sharing the love of Jesus with others ever since she experienced it in her own life.

Angila Holden and her four grandchildren raised money to provide milk for The Salvation Army’s community and family services in Listowel, Ont.

A victim of human-trafficking, Victoria Morrison escaped and, with the help of The Salvation Army, is not only putting her life back together but now assists other survivors.

Salvation Army officer Lieutenant-Colonel John P. Murray discusses the responsibility of Salvationists to engage and respond to ideas and opportunities, but with an added measure of grace, balance and civility.