From the beginning of the pandemic in British Columbia, child care was declared an essential service. Providers were not ordered to close but were also not forced to stay open. According to various child-care providers, the pandemic did not so much create problems as exacerbate existing challenges. Diverse forms of child care were available to families during the pandemic, but the crisis highlights the province’s inequitable treatment of providers based on the type of care they provide.

Andrea Mrozek

Unprepared and uncertain about the duration of the economic shutdown, the child-care sector in Ontario was deeply affected by the COVID-19 crisis. What can be learned from the experience and what lessons can be applied in the future should a second wave of the virus return to Ontario?

Peter Jon Mitchell

A Case Study of Pacific Academy

Adrienne Castellon Allyson Jule Beth Green

A Case Study of Woodland Christian High School

Allyson Jule Adrienne Castellon

A Case Study of Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School

Adrienne Castellon Allyson Jule

A Case Study of John Knox Christian Elementary School

Adrienne Castellon Allyson Jule

A Case Study of St. John Brebeuf Regional Secondary School

Adrienne Castellon Allyson Jule

Religion and religious groups have been integral to villages, towns, and cities for millennia. This remains true for communities today where the presence of congregations is evident. In the case of Guelph, iconic stone churches reflect the long-standing work of the faith community. The work of these communities isn’t always as visible. In this brief case study, we examine a particular set of dynamics that involve a range of congregational actors as they have developed strategies to make Guelph a better place to live for everyone.

Milton Friesen Rachel Leistra

A Case Study of Surrey Christian School

Adrienne Castellon Allyson Jule