EFC Election Kit 2008: Fact Sheet on National Unity and Reconciliation

Why is national unity important?

The Bible calls Christians to be peace-makers.

The apostle Paul always introduces his letters by asking God to grant grace and peace.

Canada is a nation of many peoples and cultures. Canada is also experiencing elements of division, with feelings of alienation expressed by those in Western Canada, in Quebec and in our Aboriginal communities.

Questions to ask on this issue:

• What steps will you take to bring reconciliation among communities in Canada, including French and English Canadians, among our Aboriginal communities and different multi-cultural communities in Canada?