Ontario bishops spoke particularly about concerns that proposed Ontario laws and policies surrounding euthanasia currently offer no real guarantees of the freedom of doctors and nurses to conscientiously object to actively helping a person die.
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A pilgrimage for indigenous rights mobilizes faith communities in Canada
Because of their sponsorship of “Indian schools,” Christians have a unique role to play in healing the wounds of the past.
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Could Canada be the next country with a right-wing populist insurgency?
Some Canadian millennials are joining a political party solely to keep it from nominating another Trump.
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Trudeau’s new abortion policy a ‘reprehensible example’ of imperialism, bishop says
Cardinal Thomas Collins called Trudeau’s policy “arrogant for powerful, wealthy nations to dictate what priorities developing countries should embrace.”
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Media Nun: We need to become ‘cultural mystics’ to combat fake news
The problem of “fake news” is dizzying for journalists and media consumers alike.
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Why Canadian pharmacists are celebrating an updated code of ethics
“The reason we have freedom of conscience is not just to protect ourselves.”
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Canadians seek to stop fake news at the border
As McLuhan observed half a century ago, the medium of the news itself lends to stirring up public reactions. The Daughters of St. Paul, on the other hand, encourage us to be aware of how the medium is shaping us.
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What hopes are there for U.S. electoral reform if Canada has given up?
Our northern neighbor is not having any more success at electoral reform.
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The Quebec Mosque shooting was a ‘wake up call’ for Canadians
While Canadian Muslim communities grieve and regroup, the violence has other Canadians rethinking how Muslims are treated and perceived in Canada.
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Quebec attack against Muslims shocks Canada
Police are now describing the shooting as a “lone wolf” event and report that they are not seeking other suspects.