The BC Humanist Association (BCHA) is determined to make our province more secular. Most recently, the group took aim at prayer in the BC Legislative Assembly – and won a small victory, with minimal opposition. Earlier this fall, the local… Read more →
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Quebec legislation on religious symbols: three points to consider
by Evangelical Fellowship of Canada • • 0 Comments
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) released this comment April 9. The writers crafted it for their constituency, but it is a valuable contribution for the whole Christian community, and beyond. Quebec’s Bill 21 prohibits government employees in a position of authority,… Read more →
Around Town: Neighbourhood Stories, On the Table, TWU law school: context
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Barry Jung has been going out of his way to spend time with his neighbours for several years now (see Staking faith in the Cambie Corridor). Over the past couple of years he has been sharing his insights at several… Read more →
Interfaith update regarding Canada Summer Jobs program
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
The Liberal government has decided not to back down on the attestation requirement for the 2018 Canada Summer Jobs application process. (See several earlier posts on the issue here.) Thus several religious groups made this joint statement March 28. We the undersigned, representing Christian, Jewish… Read more →
Why the Summer Jobs attestation is unacceptable
by Bruce Clemenger • • 0 Comments
The deadline to apply for Canada Summer Jobs grants has been extended to February 9 as the Liberal government is facing strong opposition from religious and other groups. Bruce Clemenger, president of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) wrote this… Read more →
Three options for responding to Canada Summer Jobs program changes
by Evangelical Fellowship of Canada • • 1 Comment
A couple of weeks ago I posted this statement from the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC): Canada Summer Jobs program guidelines threaten religious freedom. It pointed out: . . . This policy change would mean that to be eligible for… Read more →
Supreme Court of Canada clarifies scope of religious freedom in Ktunaxa case
by Evangelical Fellowship of Canada • • 1 Comment
The Supreme Court of Canada reaffirmed November 2 that government actors have a duty to specifically consider religious freedom concerns when raised by claimants in its Ktunaxa Nation v. British Columbia decision. This historic case – the first Indigenous religious freedom claim… 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 →
Catholic bishops want their flock to know evangelical neighbours better
by Flyn Ritchie • • 2 Comments
You know times are changing when the Roman Catholic Church hosts the first local celebration of the Reformation. The 500th anniversary will take place in 2017, but St. Mark’s Theological College on the UBC campus will be hosting The Catholic… Read more →
The pitfalls of endorsing candidates for public office
by Bruce Clemenger • • 1 Comment
Evangelical Fellowship of Canada president Bruce Clemenger reflected recently on the difference between calling for justice and remaining non-partisan. This comment is re-posted by permission from the EFC site. The debate over whether evangelical leaders should endorse Donald Trump became… Read more →