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.
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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.
Remote Manitoba Communities Get Help for Intimate Partner Violence
WinnipegNewsGuide highlights the unique challenges remote Manitoba communities face in accessing intimate partner violence support. Learn about the initiative and the added barriers of isolation and limited resources.
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.
N.S. launches gender-based violence awareness campaign
A new public awareness campaign aims to address gender-based violence in Nova Scotia, launched on December 16, 2025. Learn about the initiative and its goals.
9 in 10 Quebec Teachers Victims of Violence: Survey
A new union survey reveals a crisis of violence in Quebec schools, with nearly all teachers reporting incidents. Read the alarming details and calls for action.
U of R honours École Polytechnique victims on 36th anniversary
YWCA Regina and the University of Regina Women's Centre honoured the 14 women killed in the 1989 Montreal massacre, using red roses to spark conversation on violence against women in Saskatchewan.
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.
2 killed, 7 wounded in explosion in western Mexico
A violent explosion in Mexico's Michoacán state has resulted in multiple casualties. Get the latest details on the incident and the regional security context.
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.
Polytechnique Survivor Worried 36 Years After Massacre
Nathalie Provost, a survivor of the 1989 École Polytechnique shooting, expresses deep concern about the current social climate and the ongoing struggle against misogyny. Read her powerful reflections.
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.
Calgary domestic violence at five-year high
Calgary faces a domestic violence crisis with incidents at a five-year high. New police data reveals alarming trends as advocates call for urgent community action and support.
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.
Saskatchewan launches Phase 4 of violence prevention plan
The Saskatchewan government has launched the fourth phase of its strategy to prevent and educate about interpersonal violence. Learn about the new initiatives and their goals.
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.
Manitoba Marks Day of Remembrance for Women
A sunrise ceremony at the Manitoba legislature commemorated the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on December 4, 2025. Learn more about this solemn observance.
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.
Liberal Minister Supports Removing Hate Speech Religious Exemption
Liberal Minister Marc Miller supports a Bloc Québécois proposal to eliminate the religious exemption for hate speech in Canada. This could reshape free speech laws.
Minister: Religion not a defence for hate speech
Heritage Minister Marc Miller defends removing religious defence from hate speech laws. Liberals and Bloc Québécois amend Bill C-9, the Combating Hate Act. Read the latest.
Bill C-9 Removes Religious Text Defence from Hate Speech Laws
The Liberal government's Bill C-9, backed by the Bloc Québécois, aims to eliminate a crucial Criminal Code defence protecting religious expression, potentially criminalizing quoting sacred texts. Read the analysis.
OU Professor on Leave After Student's Failing Grade Sparks Bias Claim
A University of Oklahoma student's failing essay grade, citing biblical views on gender, led to a religious discrimination complaint and the instructor's administrative leave. Explore the latest campus culture war clash.
Charges laid in West Nipissing domestic violence case
Ontario Provincial Police have laid charges in an intimate partner violence case in West Nipissing. Get the latest details on the incident and police response.
Poilievre: Removal of Religious Hate-Speech Exemption an Assault
A Liberal-Bloc deal to remove a religious exemption from Canada's hate-speech laws sparks a fierce debate over freedom of speech and religion. Conservatives vow to oppose the change.
Deal Removes Religious Exemption from Hate-Speech Laws
The Liberal government has agreed to remove the 'sincerely held' religious belief exemption from Canada's hate-speech laws to secure Bloc Québécois support for Bill C-9. Learn about the key changes and political implications.
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