Municipal government is the level of government that most impacts you, your children and your church on a daily basis. If current trends continue, that impact is increasing in measure. Relationally, one might consider municipal government more like marriage than dating. If dating is a time of excitement, new introductions when one publicizes and promotes… Read More
Bruce J. Clemenger, president of the EFC, welcomed Members of Parliament, Christian leaders and other guests to the Sept. 27 opening of the new location for the Ottawa based Centre for Faith and Public Life. We can now be found in suite 1810 at 130 Albert Street, Ottawa. (L to R) Back row: Rick… Read More
Who would have thought that the proposed commemoration of 9/11 by a small Florida church would become an international media phenomenon. Would 9/11 be honoured by burning a Qur’an? Or a trailer load of Qur’ans? Was a pastor doing the right thing by encouraging the burning of another faith’s sacred literature? Was it the right… Read More
We’ve moved! Our bloggers slowed down a bit over the summer with holidays and packing/unpacking of our office. The Centre for Faith and Public Life (the CFPL in ActivateCFPL) has moved to new space in the Varette Building, just three blocks south of the Parliament buildings at Metcalfe and Albert. Our new digs are suite… Read More
Two years ago, Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued an official apology to the former students and succeeding generations impacted by Canada’s Indian residential schools. As the apology concluded, he stated, “The government of Canada sincerely apologizes and asks the forgiveness of the aboriginal peoples of this country for failing them so profoundly.” This apology on… Read More
EFC’s Team at the Christian Horizons Appeal, Bruce Clemenger, Peter Jervis, Faye Sonier, Don HutchinsonEven those not familiar with the Bible have some awareness of the famous “split the baby” decision of King Solomon. Two women came before the king claiming to be the mother of one child. Solomon called for a sword to split… Read More
The right under section 5 to equal treatment with respect to employment is not infringed where,
(a) a religious, philanthropic, educational, fraternal or social institution or organization that is primarily engaged in serving the interests of persons identified by their race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, creed, sex, age, marital status or disability employs only, or gives preference in employment to, persons similarly identified if the qualification is a reasonable and bona fide qualification because of the nature of the employment; [emphasis added]
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According to the World Health Organization, approximately 13% of maternal deaths are the result of unsafe abortions. While this is more than a statistic, representative of tens of thousands of lives, it is also noteworthy that more than six times that number of lives might be saved through simple, fairly inexpensive initiatives the Canadian government… Read More
Congratulations to the many parents groups and organizations that have been involved in sharing their concerns about the proposed new sex education curriculum that was yesterday withdrawn by Premier Dalton McGuinty. Parents do have a right to be informed about and to inform the education of their children. While many are celebrating – and justifiably… Read More
Less than 24 hours ago, the House of Commons said a resounding “no” to a private member’s bill proposing the legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide. The vote of 59 in favour of Bill C-384 and 228 opposed was a stronger reflection than anticipated of the understanding that what was being proposed is not good… Read More