Mother Testifies in Landmark Vancouver MAID Case
Gaye O'Neill takes the stand in a precedent-setting case examining religious exemptions for Medical Assistance in Dying. A family's fight sparks a national legal debate.
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Bill C-9 Does Not Threaten Religious Freedom, Lawyer Argues
Criminal lawyer Joseph A. Neuberger clarifies that The Combating Hate Act targets conduct promoting violence, not belief. Learn the facts about Canada's proposed hate crime legislation.
Court to hear challenge to assisted dying religious exemption
A constitutional challenge against the religious exemption in Canada's assisted dying law is proceeding in B.C. court. The case could reshape end-of-life rights and religious freedoms.
B.C. Court Hears Challenge to MAID Law's Religious Exemptions
The B.C. Supreme Court will hear a Charter challenge regarding religious exemptions to Canada's assisted dying law. This pivotal case could reshape medical assistance in dying (MAID) access for religious healthcare institutions.
B.C. court hears Charter challenge on MAID religious exemptions
A British Columbia court will hear a pivotal Charter challenge regarding religious exemptions to Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) law. The case could redefine conscience protections for faith-based institutions.
China detains six in underground church crackdown
Chinese authorities have detained six members of an underground Christian church, continuing a pattern of religious crackdowns. The church confirms the arrests.
How a 1775 Attack on Quebec Defined Canada's Future
On New Year's Eve 1775, American forces attacked Quebec City. Their failure and Britain's Quebec Act, which granted religious freedom, ensured Canada's distinct path. Explore this pivotal moment.
Australia Considers Army Patrols After Bondi Attack
Following the Bondi Beach terror attack, Australian authorities are tightening security, including potential military patrols and a ban on extremist symbols. Read the latest measures.
U.S. Launches Strike Against ISIS in Nigeria
President Trump announced a U.S. military strike against ISIS forces in Nigeria on Christmas night, citing attacks on Christians. Details of the operation remain limited.
Australia cancels visa of U.K. man in Nazi symbols case
Australia has revoked the visa of a British national facing charges for displaying Nazi symbols. The move underscores the country's firm stance against hate speech and extremist ideologies.
Religious leaders in Canada speak out on climate change
As the climate crisis intensifies, Canadian faith leaders are breaking their silence. Discover why figures like Rev. Canon Michael Van Dusen are making environmental stewardship a moral imperative.
OU fires instructor over grade dispute involving Bible citation
The University of Oklahoma dismissed a teaching assistant after an investigation found she was 'arbitrary' in failing a student's paper citing the Bible on gender. Explore the clash over academic freedom and DEI.
Sanliurfa: Where Three Religions Align in Anatolia
Explore Sanliurfa, the historic Turkish 'City of Prophets' where Islam, Christianity, and Judaism share deep roots. Discover its sacred sites and unique cultural tapestry.
U.S. Coast Guard Deletes Swastika, Noose Policy Language
The U.S. Coast Guard abruptly deleted language calling swastikas and nooses 'potentially divisive' from its harassment manual after senators blocked a nomination. Read the full story.
Housefather defends Combatting Hate Act as faith protector
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather argues the Combatting Hate Act strengthens protections for religious communities, countering Conservative claims. He cites his record defending faith against Quebec laws.
Ottawa family facing deportation denied compensation funds
An Ottawa family of five faces deportation after a failed visa renewal. Despite a year-long review, they remain ineligible for government compensation, highlighting flaws in the immigration system. Learn their story.
Alberta Court Exempts Lawyer from Monarchy Oath
The Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled a lawyer need not swear allegiance to the monarch, citing religious freedom. The decision redefines the legal oath's meaning in Canada.
Alberta court voids lawyer's oath to King on Charter grounds
An Alberta Court of Appeal ruling declares the lawyer's oath of allegiance to the sovereign a Charter violation. Explore the case, its implications for citizenship, and the call for an appeal.
Toronto Sun Letters: Readers Debate Tolerance, Ford, Liberals
A collection of reader letters to the Toronto Sun tackles religious tolerance, provincial overreach, and soaring living costs. Discover what Canadians are saying about the issues that matter most.
Denmark seeks ban on face veils in schools and universities
The Danish government announces plans to prohibit burqas and niqabs in schools and universities. Explore the details and implications of this proposed policy shift.
Faith-Based Entertainment Sees Hollywood Revival
Faith-based entertainment is experiencing a significant resurgence in Hollywood, challenging definitions and reaching new audiences. Explore the revival and its key players.
Quebec Secularism Law Sparks Outrage Across Canada
A Calgary columnist expresses outrage over Quebec's secularism laws, arguing they target religious minorities. Explore the debate on religious symbols in public life.
The Real Meaning of Immaculate Conception Explained
A widespread misconception confuses the Immaculate Conception with the Virgin Birth. We clarify the Catholic dogma, its history, and why pop culture gets it wrong. Learn the facts here.
Quebec's secularism attack on religious liberty
A controversial plan to remove religious exemptions from Canada's hate speech laws faces opposition, raising alarms about aggressive secularism in Quebec and its impact on national religious freedom.
Bill C-9 Changes Could Criminalize Faith, Critics Say
The Liberal government's compromise with the Bloc Québécois to pass Bill C-9 may remove key religious protections from the Criminal Code, sparking fears of criminalizing faith. Read the analysis.
Supreme Court Quebec Secularism Law Hearings March 23
Canada's Supreme Court will begin hearings on Quebec's controversial secularism law, Bill 21, on March 23, 2026. The landmark case will examine the law's constitutionality and its impact on religious freedoms.
Quebec's Secularism Laws Expand to Target More Public Workers
Columnist Toula Drimonis critiques the CAQ's expanding secularism legislation, arguing Bills 21, 94, and 9 represent a slide limiting fundamental freedoms and unfairly target minority faiths in Quebec.
Liberals stall hate speech bill debate, risk Bloc support
The Bloc Québécois accuses the Liberals of delaying a key justice committee meeting on removing religious defences from hate speech laws, fearing political backlash. This could jeopardize the bill's passage.
Vatican says no to women deacons in Catholic Church
A Vatican commission has concluded women cannot be ordained as deacons, a decision impacting Catholic communities in Canada and worldwide. Read the full report and its implications.
Critics Warn of 'Ever-Expanding' Liberal Anti-Hate Bill
Advocates and faith groups decry changes to Bill C-9, including the removal of a religious defence for hate speech. Justice committee review sparks debate on religious freedom.
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