Two years ago the Supreme Court of Canada put an end to Trinity Western University’s plans to develop a law school. The ruling was a sobering demonstration of the fact that our legal and political leaders have turned their backs… Read more →
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TWU law school case: implications for the evangelical community
by Geoffrey Trotter • • 0 Comments
Geoffrey Trotter was co-counsel for the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada in its interventions in the Trinity Western University (TWU) law school litigation at all levels of court in British Columbia and at the Supreme Court of Canada. He practices law… Read more →
Community Covenant now not required, but Trinity Western will ‘stay the course’
by Flyn Ritchie • • 4 Comments
The fall term has begun under sunny skies at Trinity Western University (TWU); students, faculty and staff have much to be grateful for. But there must be a lingering sense of disappointment in the wake of the June 15 Supreme… 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 →
Supreme Court’s decision on TWU law school reveals flawed view of religion
by Flyn Ritchie • • 1 Comment
Anyone viewing this comment will likely have read earlier reports about the Supreme Court of Canada’s June 15 decision regarding Trinity Western University’s proposed law school. For anyone who hasn’t, I suggest the case comment by Christian Legal Fellowship executive director… Read more →
Around Town: Community Day, TWU law school, All My Relations, Mr. Rogers . . .
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Pastor Jonathan Chan and Crucible Church are heavily involved in preparing for Richmond Community Day, July 7 at Richmond Olympic Oval. Graeme Wood wrote about their participation in Richmond News June 8. Here is a portion of the article: “Community days facilitated… Read more →
Theological lessons from the TWU law school case
by David Guretzki • • 0 Comments
Since joining the staff of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) this past summer, I’ve attended not one but two Supreme Court cases in which the EFC was an intervener. For the Trinity Western University (TWU) case I spent November… Read more →
Around Town: Stronger Together, pray for TWU, Iain Provan teaching pastors …
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Several locally-based organizations have received sizable Stronger Together grants. A Rocha Canada, ACTS / WaterSchool, FH Canada, Northwest Baptist Seminary, Ratanak International, Trinity Western University and Wellspring were among the 20 organizations which were, in all, awarded over one million dollars. Ratanak International, for… Read more →
Trinity Western faces prejudice and systemic religious discrimination
by Bob Kuhn • • 3 Comments
At the end of this month, lawyers representing Trinity Western University (TWU) will appear before the Supreme Court of Canada to argue for the university’s right to operate a law school. (The arduous process has gone on for several years… Read more →
A public advocate for Christian principles and religious freedom tells her story
by Janet Epp Buckingham • • 1 Comment
This profile is from the Faith in Canada 150 Thread of 1000 Stories. Faith in Canada 150 exists to celebrate the role of faith in our life together during Canada’s anniversary celebrations in 2017. I grew up in a church-going home. Attending church… Read more →