“Evangelical pastors are acclaimed by a single criterion: not the number of books authored, not the number of missionaries their churches have sent out, not the various ministries their churches offer to their communities, but the number of people in…
The pernicious nature of Canada’s expanding MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) initiatives seems finally to be dawning on the mainstream media, even south of the border and overseas. The commentary – most of which relates to proposed legislation which would…
This statement was posted October 1 on the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) site. Prostitution laws The EFC will be in court arguing in support of Canada’s prostitution laws this fall. The current laws, which the EFC supports, are based…
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada opened its weekly newsletter with these words June 21: Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a special occasion to learn more about the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit…
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) released this submission to the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) May 9. Issues related to medical assistance in dying (MAID) directly affect the lives of many Canadians. Please take the…
President Vladimir Putin must be shocked by the worldwide intensity of opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the depth of support for the attacked nation. Many Vancouverites are joining the chorus, with large public demonstrations and much media coverage.…
As the Justice Committee is reviewing Canada’s prostitution laws, the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) argues in this February 25 blog post that those laws are essential because prostitution preys on those who are vulnerable. As Christians, we seek the…
Like the Liberal government, the powers that be at CBC News haven’t taken much time to acquaint themselves with the Freedom Convoy people who have been occupying the centre of Ottawa. But they’ve finally made an exception, finding quite a…
Everyone agrees we are going through a uniquely divisive time, so it is good to see several opportunities to buck the trend – one international (with a local expression), one very local and one national (seeking local participation). Week of…
Canada’s finance minister has been instructed to make “anti-abortion groups who provide dishonest counseling to pregnant women about their rights and options” ineligible for charitable status. The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) is concerned that this may single out groups…