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Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall’s bill to ban sex-selective abortions in Canada was defeated in the House of Commons by a 248-82 margin June 2.
Archbishop Miller offers ‘deep apology’ in wake of discovery of bodies at Kamloops residential school
By Canadian Catholic NewsThe Archbishop of Vancouver is offering “my deep apology” to those affected by the discovery of the bodies of 215 children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in B.C.
14-day limit prohibition for human embryo research abandoned
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe international scientific body governing stem cell research is abandoning the absolute 14-day limit on culturing human embryos in the laboratory, putting pressure on Canada’s law prohibiting the practice.
Canada’s bishops express ‘deepest sorrow’ over loss of 215 children found buried at former residential school
By Canadian Catholic NewsCanada’s bishops are expressing their “deepest sorrow” and pledge to “continue walking side by side” with Indigenous people in the wake of the discovery of the bodies of 215 children buried at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C.
Post-COVID reset needs Christian principles
ByOTTAWA -- As Canadians continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the question of what happens after the global community recovers from COVID’s impact remains unanswered.
Summer camp counsellors await word on camp return for the season
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterJake Woodcroft has worn a few different hats throughout his lengthy association with the Catholic Youth Organization’s (CYO) Camp Marydale in Mount Hope, Ont., and Camp Brebeuf in Rockland, Ont.
St. Mike’s signs on to U.S. bishops’ statement
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe University of St. Michael’s College has become the first Canadian Catholic college to sign onto a statement in support of at-risk LGBT youth.
Youth offer guide out of homelessness
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterA joint project by the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness (COH) and A Way Home Canada — and the slate of projects earmarked for the future — aims to ensure their jointly developed framework to prevent youth homelessness remains an ever-living document.
Cardus calls for vaccine incentives
ByOTTAWA -- Offering a financial carrot to make sure Canadians get fully vaccinated would be a good path to herd immunity, according to a new policy paper from the religious think tank Cardus.
Development and Peace revenues takes hit during pandemic
By Catholic Register StaffThe latest annual report from Development and Peace reveals the financial toll that COVID-19 has taken on the Canada’s Catholic development and aid organization.
Sex-selection abortion vote expected June 2
ByOTTAWA -- A final vote on a Conservative MP’s effort to ban sex-selective abortion is expected to be held June 2.