About

Canadian Multifaith Federation, not-for-profit organization providing research, education & advocacy on spiritual and religious diversity

VISION
The Canadian Multifaith Federation is a recognized and respected authority on spiritual and religious matters in Canada.

MISSION
The Canadian Multifaith Federation provides services, and advocates on spiritual and religious matters for Canadians.

CANADIAN MULTIFAITH FEDERATION VALUES

The CMF embraces diversity and inclusivity.
The CMF seeks collaborative relationships and innovative partnerships with its members, faith groups, government, faith-based organizations, and the Canadian community.
The CMF respects its stakeholders and commits to transparency in all its undertakings.
The CMF is committed to the fulfillment of its mission through advocacy and the provision of services related to spiritual and religious matters.
The CMF values all recognized faith communities.

CMF Objectives

To advocate for and to safeguard individual and collective religious rights and spiritual care.
Be the advisory body to all levels of government, other institutions and the general public on Religious and Spiritual matters for faith groups that are part of its membership. Be the reliable and credible source for all information on faith and religion
Develop and maintain partnerships with like minded organizations and other related organizations to create a platform for information sharing
Be an advocate for faith communities within the Canadian context on matters of a mutual interest and consensus
Ensure access to spiritual and religious care in Government Institutions
Provide assessments for levels of religious and spiritual care services in government institutions and screenings of Chaplains for multi-faith competency
Be an Agency providing chaplaincy and other related services that are within the scope and objectives of the organization
Engage in charitable activities and social service initiatives with a major focus on youths and the needy
Develop publications, offer resources and facilities, and engage in research related to faith communities and their practices and beliefs.

Services:
>>> >>> Multifaith Competency Certificate [details]

>>> >>> Spiritual and Religious Care Services
The Canadian Multifaith Federationl (CMF) provides a brokerage service for the Toronto Homes for the Aged facilities operated by the City of Toronto. In this service, CMF holds the contracts for positions to coordinate spiritual and religious care services in the following long-term care facilities operated by the City of Toronto:

Bendale Acres;
Carefree Lodge;
Castleview Wychwood Towers;
Cummer Lodge;
Fudger House;
Kipling Acres;
Lakeshore Lodge;
Seven Oaks;
True Davidson Acres;
Wesburn Manor.

>>> >>> CMF Board Members
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>>> >>> Products (See: Shop)

>>> >>> Events: (See SRCAW, Conference)

>>> >>> History of The Canadian Multifaith Federation (CMF) Extract:
... In 2012, the Ontario Multifaith Council (OMC) was informed by the Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS) that its contract to ensure adequate and appropriate spiritual and religious care for people in care by the Province of Ontario was ending on March 31, 2013. As this contract comprises the core funding for the organization, the OMC Board of Directors took immediate action to ensure the continuation of the organization and its work to provide a valuable service to public, not-for-profit, academic and private sectors and the general public. A transition team was formed with the mandate to define operations for the next year and to set the stage for refocusing the organization (See: Vision Document). In 2015 the name of Ontario Multifaith Council was changed to The Canadian Multifaith Federation (CMF). The main office continues to be operated by CMF staff. [From 1972 to date: here]