OTTAWA—Canada’s Catholic bishops say it is “not too late to reconsider” and stop the expansion of assisted suicide in Canada. The bishops are calling on all Catholics and Canadians opposed … Continued
OTTAWA – Retiring is proving to be difficult for Terrence Prendergast. Just days before he was to celebrate his last Mass as the Archbishop of Ottawa-Cornwall, Prendergast was appointed by … Continued
OTTAWA—The Canadian bishops’ organization dedicated to promoting respect for human life and family will wrap up operations at the end of the year, to be replaced by a new bishops … Continued
This story was updated Nov. 18 to include a Nov. 9 statement from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops to the parliamentary committee studying Bill C-7, which would remove safeguards … Continued
OTTAWA—Religious and human rights groups have applauded a parliamentary committee’s condemnation of the Chinese government for its “genocide” on religious minorities. “Without doubt, across the board, we are witnessing the … Continued
OTTAWA (CCN)—A courtroom battle over Quebec’s so-called secularism law is expected to wind up before the Supreme Court of Canada as the legality of Bill 21 is heard in Quebec … Continued
OTTAWA (CCN)—Standing up for religious freedom means more than simply making a statement of support once a year on International Religious Freedom Day, says the former head of Canada’s Office … Continued
OTTAWA (CCN)—Religious Canadians and religious institutions have a massive impact – upwards of $67 billion – on Canada’s economy, according to a new economic impact study. “The data are clear. … Continued
OTTAWA (CCN)—A petition inspired by a similar effort more than 40 years ago is calling on the federal government to grant full legal protection to unborn children. The petition, started … Continued
OTTAWA (CCN)—Canada’s bishops are warning the federal government that banning conversion therapy for minors in Canada could have serious repercussions for religious freedom and parental rights in Canada. “In the … Continued