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November 10, 2017

Justice Committee to keep protections for clergy and religious service

Cardinal Collins testified via video conferencing on Oct. 30, along with the president of the CCCB Bishop Lionel Gendron of Saint-Jean-Longueuil and Bill Simpson, a criminal lawyer, who attended the session in Ottawa.
OTTAWA – After an “avalanche” of letters and testimony from faith leaders, the Justice Committee has amended Bill C-51 to keep protections for religious leaders and worship services.
Published in Canada
October 31, 2017

Failure to protect religious services sends ‘disturbing message’

CCCB President Bishop Lionel Gendron of Saint-Jean-Longueuil chats with the chair of the House of Commons Justice Committee Liberal MP Anthony Housefather of Mount Royal Quebec Oct. 31.
OTTAWA – Parliament would be sending a “disturbing message” to Canada’s religious community if it eliminates a law that currently makes it an offence to disrupt a religious service, Cardinal Thomas Collins told a parliamentary committee.
Published in Canada
June 8, 2017

Denmark repeals blasphemy law, Canada considers the same

The Danish parliament recently repealed it’s 46-year-old blasphemy law. The Canadian government is considering the same with the June 6 introduction of Bill C-51.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark – The Danish parliament has repealed an anti-blasphemy law at a time when such laws are still used around the world.

Published in International