The Salvation Army Elects Canadian as its Next International Leader
The Salvation Army has today announced its new world leader and the 19th General will be Canadian-born Commissioner Linda Bond.
The Salvation Army has today announced its new world leader and the 19th General will be Canadian-born Commissioner Linda Bond.
The Salvation Army’s 17th High Council convened on Friday, January 21, at Sunbury Court, United Kingdom, to elect the 19th General of The Salvation Army. The current General, Shaw Clifton, will retire at midnight on April 1, 2011. Commissioner William … Read more
On September 14, 2010, The Salvation Army in Canada launched its 2009-10 Annual Review; Hope + Dignity. For the second year in a row the content for the review can be found online at www.SalvationArmy.ca/annualreview.
On June 1, 2010, The Salvation Army will officially commence its work in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This will bring the number of countries where the Army operates to 121. Less than two years ago, The Salvation Army’s work … Read more
Visit Salvationist.ca for a list of Salvation Army officer appointments within the Canada and Bermuda Territory
The Salvation Army’s World Leader, General Shaw Clifton, has announced the official opening of The Salvation Army’s work in Nicaragua. On March 1, 2010, Nicaragua became the 120th country in which the Army is officially at work. The Salvation Army … Read more
It was a difficult year for many in Canada. In 2009 hundreds of thousands of Canadians worried about their jobs and their savings. According to Stats Canada, “The Canadian economy lost a startling 129,000 jobs in January, almost all full-time … Read more
Why read the annual review? Much of The Salvation Army’s work takes place with vulnerable and marginalized people whose problems are often hidden from the rest of society. In 2008/09 a slumping Canadian economy turned into a recession and, more … Read more
In Canada, 2008/09 was a difficult year for many. The economy slumped into a recession and Canadians were affected by the downturn. At The Salvation Army we wanted to reflect this reality with our 2008/09 Annual Review. We’re stretching our … Read more