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March 25, 2018

Bob Brehl: Free speech takes a beating at universities

Bob Brehl: Free speech takes a beating at universities

Jordan Peterson is a University of Toronto psychology professor, best-selling author, cultural critic, international media celebrity — and lightning rod.

Published in Register Columnists
December 1, 2017

Charles Lewis: Pronouns are no big deal, right? Wrong

University of Toronto psychology professor Jordan B. Peterson served as a witness at the Canadian Senate on May 17, 2017 for the hearing on Bill C-16.
I have two groups I associate with socially: One group consists mainly of secular friends, many I’ve known for decades during my career in journalism; the other group is Catholic, the people I’m involved with in various pro-life causes or RCIA or those I see each week at Mass.
Published in Register Columnists
August 25, 2017

CWL raises concerns over transgender law

Margaret Ann Jacobs

OTTAWA - The Catholic Women’s League is raising concerns about the impact Canada’s new transgender law will have on freedom of religion and speech.

Published in Canada
June 20, 2017

Senator warns transgender law will be challenged

Senator Don Plett says he expect the new transgender law, which received royal assent June 19, to be challenged for violating religious freedom or freedom of expression.

OTTAWA – Senator Don Plett expects the new transgender law will soon be challenged for violating religious freedom or freedom of expression.

Published in Canada
January 27, 2017

Gender theory is moving too fast, say Campaign Life officials

Campaign Life Ottawa lobbyist Johanne Brownrigg says words like words like “gender identity and expression” are “very fluid, undefined and dangerous.”

OTTAWA – Gender theory is making inroads not only on Parliament Hill but also at the United Nations, to the detriment of the biological family, say Campaign Life Coalition officials.

Published in Canada
December 2, 2016

Senator urges ‘vetting’ of transgender Bill C-16

Senator Don Plett has urged his colleagues to do a “thorough and rigorous vetting process” on the transgender Bill C-16.

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.

Published in Canada
November 9, 2016

Justice Committee grants transgender bill quick approval

The Justice Committee approved transgender Bill C-16 for vote in the House of Commons without hearings or public consultation

OTTAWA – The Justice Committee quickly approved transgender Bill C-16 and passed it back to the House of Commons Nov. 2 with no hearings or public consultation.

Published in Canada