OTTAWA – Despite calls for a “thorough and vigorous vetting,” Canada’s Transgender Bill C-16 was given high praise as debate began on the legislation in the Senate on Nov. 28.
World will regret euthanasia spread, bioethicist says
By Glen Argan, Catholic Register SpecialEDMONTON –The onset of state-sanctioned euthanasia represents a “seismic shift” in values that the world will someday regret, said one of Canada’s pre-eminent bioethicists.
Catholic Organization for Life and Family names new director
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – The Catholic Organization for Life and Family board has appointed Michel MacDonald as the agency’s new director.
Green Churches look to papal nuncio for support
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterThe efforts to help churches develop better environmental practices took another hopeful step forward on Nov. 25 as Green Churches Network director Norman Lévesque met with papal nuncio Luigi Bonazzi.
End 'effective referral' policy for doctors, protesters demand
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterFundamental freedoms are threatened by a College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario policy that would force doctors to provide an “effective referral” for services such as abortion and assisted suicide even if they believe it to be medically and morally wrong, former Conservative MP Stephen Woodworth told about 30 protesters gathered in front of Queen's Park on Nov. 30.
Montreal reverses decision to rename park that memorializes ‘Canada’s Michelangelo’
By Alan Hustak, Catholic Register SpecialMONTREAL – Responding to a public outcry the City of Montreal has reversed a controversial decision to rename a park that memorializes a famous artist known as “Canada’s Michelangelo.”
Orthodox Christian father loses religious freedom and parental rights case
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – An Orthodox Christian father has lost a religious freedom and parental rights case before the Ontario Superior Court even though the judge agreed his rights were encroached.
Indigenous couple live a life of reconciliation
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – Reconciliation between the Catholic Church and indigenous peoples has been a lifetime journey for Harry and Germaine Lafond.
Shroud of Turin replica caught in bylaw battle
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO – It takes faith to thumb your nose at city hall, and Reg Hartt has plenty.
Advent workshop targets a youthful audience
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterCelebrating Advent doesn’t have to just be about Advent calendar chocolates and writing letters to Santa Claus.
Poverty statistics point to economic system failure, says Sen. Art Eggleton
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterIf the economy leaves 1.3 million Canadian children living in poverty, is the economy really working?