Some provinces close churches to contain pandemic
Canadian churches faced new restrictions as public health officials tried to contain a post-holiday surge of COVID-19.
‘Religious right’ remark angers critics
OTTAWA -- Changes that would open up CanadaƵapp legally-sanctioned euthanasia system have been approved by a two-to-one margin by MPs in the House of Commons, but some MPs who voted against the changes say the government unfairly maligned religious Canadians during debate over the contentious issue.
Peter Stockland: Legault fails to grasp faithƵapp central role
Truer words have never been spoken than Cardinal Gérald Cyprien LacroixƵapp methodical castigation of the Quebec government failure to consult the provinceƵapp religious believers on COVID-19 planning.
A second attempt to have the anti-religious symbols provisions of QuebecƵapp controversial Bill 21 suspended until court challenges to the legality of the bill are determined has failed.
Peter Stockland: Religious narrative losing its voice
The online publication The Catholic Thing recently dubbed Pope Francis “idiosyncratic” for his insistence that evangelical encounters should witness to Christ without having a proselytizing edge.
Bill-21 facing increased opposition
OTTAWA -- Opposition to QuebecƵapp controversial Bill-21 continues to grow, with Quebec teachers and the Ontario government being the latest groups to denounce what is being called a violation of fundamental rights.
Editorial: Take the next step
An emphatic defence of religious freedom by Ontario politicians was almost enough to set bells ringing at churches — and mosques, synagogues and temples — across the province.
Quebec education bill proposes abolishing religious committee
QUEBEC CITY -- Many experts fear new Quebec government legislation on education will further diminish religion and spirituality from the provinceƵapp schools.
Federal leaders tread lightly on Bill 21
OTTAWA -- Catholics and others of faith who have been stunned by the anti-religious freedom nature of a recently enacted Quebec law are not getting much support from CanadaƵapp federal party leaders.
‘Emerging level of angst’ about religious freedom
CORNWALL, Ont. -- Religious persecution always has a starting point, a trajectory and like cancer it needs early detection and diagnosis, an Evangelical leader told CanadaƵapp Catholic bishops.
Trudeau defends religious freedom
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. -- In a campaign-style address, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed to be CanadaƵapp defender of religious freedom July 6 at an annual religious festival.
Quebec passes Bill 21 in face of opposition
OTTAWA -- The fight against QuebecƵapp secularism legislation must continue even though it is now law, say religious freedom advocates.
Jobs funding faces more legal challenges
OTTAWA -- The federal government is facing two more legal challenges to its controversial Canada Summer Jobs attestation.