Cathy Majtenyi: Wilson-Raybould sets the right example
It was the bombshell conversation that sealed the fate of a string of federal government officials connecting right up to the office of the prime minister.
Political drama doesn’t slow reconciliation
OTTAWA - Reconciliation efforts with Indigenous Canadians continue to move forward due to initiatives by the Church and other groups, despite the fallout from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s ousting of Jody Wilson-Raybould from cabinet and the Liberal party.
Peter Stockland: A little elbow room for our list of wants
The heart of the Ottawa imbroglio over SNC-Lavalin can be found in remembering the time Justin Trudeau elbowed a female MP aside to get what he wanted.
MP launches petition against violence after assaults at LifeChain pro-life demonstrations
Speaking Out: Fresh ideas for Canada and Church
Indigenous leaders look for renewal
OTTAWA - Two Catholic Indigenous leaders are cautiously optimistic about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plans to abolish the Indian Act and renew relations with Canada’s first peoples.
Jesuits fear priest’s life in danger
Provincial superiors of the English and French Canadian arms of the Jesuits wrote to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Aug. 11 asking him to put pressure on the government of Honduras to protect the life of Jesuit Fr. Ismael “Melo” Moreno.
Bishops press Trudeau for action on mining in Latin America
In a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops president Bishop Doug Crosby has accused Canadian mining companies of “unethical, unjust and irresponsible ways of mining” in Latin America.
The moral question can’t be ignored in battling Islamic State
There’s more than political interest, strategic advantage, and military considerations in the decision to end Canadian bombing runs over Syria and Iraq in favour of more military trainers on the ground and additional spending on aid and development.
First wave of Syrian refugees will land in Canada with Church support
Among the first planeload of Syrian refugees to land at Toronto Pearson International Airport around 9 p.m. Dec. 10, at least one family has made it to Canada thanks to Catholic refugee sponsorship.
Liberals’ Throne Speech highlights First Nations’ agenda
OTTAWA - In addition to bringing 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada and contributing to COP21 climate change talks in Paris, the new Liberal government of Justin Trudeau is forging ahead on an ambitious agenda regarding First Nations
MONTREAL - For two prominent Catholic agencies based in Canada, the new Liberal government's decision to stop air strikes against Islamic State positions in the Middle East begs the question: How should Canada act in that region?
Let’s get at it
Justin Trudeau’s promise to bring 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada by year end is implausible. Totally ridiculous. Absurd. So let’s roll up our sleeves and make it happen.
Prime Minister Trudeau and new cabinet now face reality
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his new 30-member cabinet face big challenges as the new Liberal government now must decide which election promises to make reality, say observers.