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The have called on the Harper Government to reverse its decision to cancel the . The Bishops argue that the information gathered in the 'long form census' helps in planning and 'meeting the needs of Canadians'. The has pre-occupied the scene for much of July. The Bishops have joined in with most and organizations as well as the majority ofin opposing the decision to scrap the mandatory long form census, which is normally distributed to about 20% of Canadian Households. The Conservatve government is standing by its decision and has the support of land some conservative.

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, famous her as well as her announced late last week that she was leaving the Catholic Church and Christianity. On her and in an she explains that the decision is prompted by the Church's stance on same sex marriage and contraception. The story is getting huge play with hundreds of news stories and thousands of some and others some what I her a couple of years ago and was struck by how deeply she thinks about issu. The to the Church is heartfelt and moving. I suspect we haven't heard the last of this story.