When COVID-19 first put Ottawa residents in lockdown in March 2020, these Salvationists at Ottawa Citadel built a two-sided lawn sign to post encouraging messages for their community.
Salvation Army Celebrates Santa Shuffle Virtually
Thousands of participants raced in cities across the territory.
by Geoff Moulton
For the first time in 30 years thousands joined the Santa Shuffle online.
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Agriculture Minister Thanks Salvation Army for COVID-19 Relief
Government to provide Army and other agencies with additional funding to combat food insecurity.
by Geoff MoultonOn December 18, Salvation Army representatives met in a virtual roundtable with key federal government ministers together with other agencies that are addressing food insecurity across Canada. It was announced on the call that The Salvation Army will receive an additional $8.85 million in funding for COVID-19 relief in Canada.
Her Majesty The Queen Thanks The Salvation Army for its Work During COVID-19 Pandemic
A Salvation Army band also played Christmas carols for the Royal Family.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by other members of the Royal Family, has thanked The Salvation Army for its frontline work during the pandemic.
Salvation Army Responds to Bill C-6
Territorial commander issues statement regarding conversion therapy.
The Salvation Army acknowledges the emotional, psychological, social and spiritual harms that efforts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity have caused and confirms opposition to conversion therapy.
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The Salvation Army Promotes Value of Persons with Disabilities on International Day of Recognition
New international position statement released.
The Salvation Army’s international mission statement asserts that it will "meet human needs ... without discrimination," a fact recognized through the publication of an International Positional Statement (IPS) on Disabilities.
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Prayer Requested Following Deadly Attack in Sulawesi, Indonesia
An attack upon the Lewono Lembantongoa Outpost has claimed the lives of four members.
"I call upon all Salvationists to pray for each person who has been affected, for the continuing witness of our people, and for healing in the communities," says General Brian Peddle following an attack on a Salvation Army outpost that claimed the lives of four members in Indonesia.
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Salvation Army Launches 130th Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign
This year sees dramatic and unprecedented increase in need during COVID-19.
The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign is the largest public fundraiser of the year, supporting 1.9 million vulnerable people in 400 communities across Canada.
The Salvation Army is active in more than 130 countries worldwide. With such a wide scope of ministry, there are many service opportunities for both officers and lay personnel interested in serving overseas. Below is a list of available positions in other Salvation Army territories, prepared by the IHQ personnel department.
Ethics Centre Hosts Anti-Racism Webinar Series
Salvationists learn to see racism through the eyes of people who suffer.
by Leigha Vegh188 Salvationists from across the Canada and Bermuda territory joined a four-part webinar series hosted by the Ethics Centre to discuss racism.