Points to Ponder in Evaluating Policies and Legislation
The Church teaches that the purpose of government is to provide a legal, political and economic framework in which the true common good can flourish,…
Combating Hate (Canada Bill C-9)
Among bills debated by the House of Commons during the 45th Parliament is C-9, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (Hate Propaganda, Hate Crime,…
Canada – Federal – 45th Parliament
A report on all legislation active during the 45th Canadian Parliament, including passed and pending bills in both the House and Senate, with an eye…
Human Trafficking
As Catholics we are bound to inform ourselves concerning social developments, particularly those of civic interest, and to consider them in light of the Church’s…
Health-Based Approaches to Substance Abuse
Like all other social initiatives, policy developments pertaining to substance abuse and addictions should be considered in light of the full range of the Church’s…
Bill C-6 on Conversion Therapy
Bill C-6 would amend the Criminal Code to prohibit certain activities relating to “conversion therapy”, which the bill defines as a practice, treatment or service…