André Schutten, Director of Law and Policy and General Legal Counsel for ARPA Canada (Association for Reformed Political Action) made these opening remarks April 11 before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights as they study online… Read more →
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Around Town: Mark Clark, Ray Aldred, new books for Christmas . . .
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
This will be my last weekly update of the year – so Merry Christmas! Check below for all the seasonal concerts and events still to come. Among the other highlights: A Carol Sing-Along with Michael Hart – at my church (New Life Community Church… Read more →
Leaders want to retain Criminal Code section protecting religious communities
by Flyn Ritchie • • 1 Comment
Note: MPs voted November 8 to save the section, though with updated language so it more clearly captures all forms of religious and spiritual services. Leaders of several religious groups appeared before the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights in… Read more →
Will Bill C-51 permit protests in church services?
by ARPA Canada • • 0 Comments
Did you know that Canada’s Criminal Code (Section 176) prohibits obstructing a “clergyman or minister” from “celebrating divine service or performing any other function in connection with his calling” or disturbing “an assemblage of persons met for religious worship?” That prohibition might… Read more →