A Muslim cleric’s checklist for tolerance: Editorial
CALGARY – It’s a sign of just how ignorant some Canadians are of Islam’s basic tenets that a prominent Calgary cleric feels the need to come up with a “checklist” to help steer… Continue reading
CCRF to Starbucks: Protect Freedom for Employees
TORONTO – In response to CNN reports that Starbucks coffee shops have instituted an employee ban on certain types of jewellery, the Canadian Council for Religious Freedom today contacted the corporation to demand… Continue reading
CCRF Chair Calls On Global News to Act On Reporter’s Anti-Faith Bigotry
TORONTO – Global News reporter Christina Stevens should be held to account for her disgraceful anti-faith attacks, made during a recent interview with a Toronto District School Board trustee, says the Canadian Council of… Continue reading
Albertans’ anti-Christian bigotry is shocking
CALGARY – The most shocking thing about Alberta Premier Jim Prentice’s new cabinet isn’t that he has chosen two unelected cabinet ministers, though that’s generating a lot of buzz to be sure. What’s… Continue reading
Law Society of New Brunswick members vote against accrediting B.C. law school over same-sex covenant
FREDERICTON — Members of the Law Society of New Brunswick have passed a resolution directing its council not to accredit a controversial law school that has been proposed in British Columbia. In a… Continue reading
Organizers say Toronto’s Jesus Parade is on the march again, but city hedges
TORONTO – Toronto’s Jesus Parade is back on, says its chief promoter Charles McVety of Canada Christian College, but city officials say there are several hurdles that could be show-stoppers if not overcome.… Continue reading
CCRF Chair Confronts Toronto Star Writer on Anti-Faith Bigotry
TORONTO – The chair of a noted human rights organization has taken to task a Toronto Star journalist over alleged anti-religious bigotry in a recent article. Father Geoffrey Korz, Chair of the Canadian… Continue reading
Nanaimo council’s come-to-Jesus moment
Once politicians have exhausted all other alternatives, they can be counted on to do the right thing. Nanaimo’s city council is proof of that. On May 5, they passed a shocking anti-Christian motion,… Continue reading
US Hobby Lobby case: Court curbs contraception mandate
WASHINGTON – The US Supreme Court has ruled a Christian-owned company can claim a religious exemption to a law requiring employers to pay for their workers’ contraception. The owners of craft chain Hobby… Continue reading
Doctor on duty ‘will not prescribe the birth control pill,’ reads sign at Calgary walk-in clinic
CALGARY — A doctor at a Calgary walk-in clinic is refusing to prescribe birth control due to her personal beliefs. Dr. Chantal Barry will not prescribe contraception, a receptionist at the Westglen Medical… Continue reading