Proposed law to ban religious symbols in Quebec violates religious freedom, Catholic leaders say
OTTAWA – A proposed law by QuebecƵapp new government that would ban religious symbols is a clear violation of fundamental rights, said MontrealƵapp archbishop and CanadaƵapp former Ambassador of Religious Freedom.
OTTAWA – In the face of persistent assaults on religious freedom and its place in the CanadaƵapp public square, the Christian think tank Cardus has established the Cardus Religious Freedom Institute.
OTTAWA – Faith communities are not just good for the soul of a city — they also help its bottom line.
Holy See urged to use caution in China dealings
OTTAWA – Canada and the Holy See should hold ChinaƵapp “feet to the fire” on human rights and be cautious about engaging with the Chinese government, warned CanadaƵapp former Ambassador of Religious Freedom.
Cardus launches Cardus Law to address religious freedom concerns
OTTAWA –The Cardus think tank has launched Cardus Law to examine the challenges to religious freedom.
Cardus makes sure faith is part of CanadaƵapp 150th celebrations
Think-tank heavyweight Cardus is calling on Canadians to bring religion back into the public square as the nation prepares to celebrate CanadaƵapp 150th birthday.
OTTAWA – Canada's former ambassador of religious freedom told a Senate committee that CanadaƵapp focus on religious freedom has “diminished” since the Office of Religious Freedom was closed in May.
Religious freedom waning: ex-ambassador
OTTAWA – CanadaƵapp recently departed Ambassador of Religious Freedom believes his former office has been “diminished” under the current government and he expressed alarm at a general waning of respect for religious freedom and conscience rights.
OTTAWA – Canadians must be willing to reject a growing perception that religion is a strictly private matter and instead be unafraid to publicly affirm their faith, said CanadaƵapp former Religious Freedom Ambassador Andrew Bennett.
OTTAWA - The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has asked the federal government to “reconsider” its decision to close the Office of Religious Freedom.
Canada's Office of Religious Freedom mandate comes to an end
OTTAWA - The Liberal government kicked off Holy Week on March 21 by giving the boot to the Office of Religious Freedom.
The Jewish argument for freedom of religion is embedded in the Old Testament, the former chief rabbi of Britain told an enthralled audience at TorontoƵapp Glenn Gould Studio March 15.
Bennett uncertain about religious freedom officeƵapp future
OTTAWA - Andrew Bennett remains uncertain whether his three-year term as CanadaƵapp Religious Freedom Ambassador will be renewed, but says he will continue to fight for religious freedom even if his position is eliminated.
Diplomat tells students to live religious freedom boldly
MONTREAL - The greatest threat to religious freedom in Canada is silence, CanadaƵapp ambassador for Religious Freedom told more than 700 university students attending the Rise Up conference in Montreal.
Advocates fear fate of religious freedom office under Liberals
OTTAWA - The fate of Andrew Bennett and the Office of Religious Freedom is up in the air as the office was not included in the Prime MinisterƵapp mandate letter to the Foreign Affairs Minister. Government silence has advocates for religious freedom worried about where religious freedom stands with the new Prime Minister.