Canadian Politics

Amid ever-evolving tariffs and counter-tariffs between Canada, the United States and China, it has been a confusing few months for one of Toronto’s oldest religious goods stores.

Immigration policy and "open borders" loomed large in the 2024 U.S. presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Yet north of the 49th parallel, this issue — like many — has thus far taken a back seat during the 2025 Canadian election period.

Christians in Quebec will be taking to the streets on Good Friday, April 18, to follow behind a Cross and witness to their faith in Jesus. However, they will do so under a curious political shadow: open discussions around the possibility of forbidding public prayer.  

Scoring presidential administrations on some kind of Christian scale would seem an effort doomed to fail. Political agendas and actions rarely align easily with the teachings of the Gospel.

The consensus seems to be that Quebecers, like Canadians in general, are far more focused on the impact of U.S. tariffs on the Canadian economy than on the typical concerns that usually dominate a federal election cycle.

Despite threats to the charitable status of faith-driven and pro-life non-profits, the Catholic and Christian organizations remain committed on carrying out their respective mandates.

Aside from Mark Carney declaring on March 23 that he “absolutely support(s) a woman’s right to choose, unreservedly,” in response to a reporter’s question, federal candidates’ stances on abortion have not significantly factored into the national conversation in the opening weeks of Canada's election campaign.

Canadians burning with federal election fever might temper the side effects of overzealousness with a calming balm passed along by Calgary Bishop William McGrattan’s dad.

Some Canadian Catholics are eager to have a prime minister who shares their faith yet offers a contrast to Justin Trudeau. Mark Carney appears to fit the bill. However, Carney is no moderate. Nor is he a reformer.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a snap federal election for April 28 by asking Governor General Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament, setting in motion what could conceivably be the most consequential countrywide vote in generations.