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January 7, 2019

Politicians take Pope’s message of peace to heart

Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus.

In his annual World Day of Peace message, Pope Francis has some sharp words for politicians. A couple of Canadian political veterans believe the Pope’s warnings about modern politics are spot on.

Published in Canada
December 13, 2016

Warren Allmand, who died at 84, was a principled politician

Warren Allmand, the solicitor general for the Pierre Trudeau government, died at 84 on Dec. 7.

MONTREAL – Warren Allmand is being mourned as an exceptional and principled Roman Catholic politician who, as solicitor general in Pierre Trudeau’s cabinet in 1976, introduced the bill which abolished capital punishment in Canada.

Published in Canada
April 19, 2015

Tory MP seeks free vote on conscience matters

Members of Parliament will vote on a Conservative backbencher’s motion to introduce free votes on matters of conscience next month.

OTTAWA - With legalized euthanasia looming large over the House of Commons, a Tory backbencher has tabled a motion to affirm the right of free votes on matters of conscience.

Published in Canada
January 28, 2015

MP Joy Smith leaving politics to fight human trafficking

MP Joy Smith will be leaving federal politics to focus on stopping human trafficking through her eponymous foundation.

OTTAWA - Canada’s parliamentary crusader against prostitution and human trafficking is leaving federal politics.

Conservative MP Joy Smith said she will not run in the next federal election so she can devote her time to fighting human trafficking in Canada.

Published in Canada