Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register
Retreat aims to empower trafficking survivors
St. Mary of Egypt Refuge is embarking on the third year of its commitment to provide comfort and support for survivors of sex trafficking.
Parental rights win with new Alberta policy
Alberta’s proposed parental rights policy is another step in parents regaining control of their children’s education — in particular concerning a perceived overreach with gender ideology — from school bureaucrats, say its supporters.
MAiD for mental illness pushed back at least two years
The federal government is planning to delay its planned expansion of assisted suicide for individuals sole living with mental illness until March 2027.
Course helps disabled students in job SEARCH
The University of Guelph, Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) and Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) are collaborating to provide students with disabilities the skills essential for competitive employment.
Catholic colleges hope cap targets ‘bad actors’
Canada’s Catholic colleges and universities are taking a “wait and see” view of the federal government’s Jan. 22 pronouncement of a two-year intake cap on international student permits.
Freedom the winner in convoy ruling, lawyer says
After a rash of “very poor” judgments in recent years, John Carpay was “happily surprised” the Federal Court of Canada ruled on Jan. 23 that Justin Trudeau’s government was not justified in using the Emergencies Act against the Freedom Convoy protest in 2022.
Catholics step up to make it a record year for ShareLife
The Archdiocese of Toronto’s annual ShareLife parish charitable appeal soared to a record high $14.2 million haul in 2023, surpassing the previous record set in 2021 by more than $300,000.
Lawyers seek to ‘rein in’ law group’s MAiD advocacy
Christian lawyer Lia Milousis hoped the votable resolution she and Kerri Froc submitted to the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) would convince the federal government to delay once again expanding medical assistance in dying (MAiD) to individuals solely dealing with a mental health illness.
Stonemason resurrects P.E.I. rectory
T Harv. Eker, the Canadian businessman, author and motivational speaker who espouses that a person’s mental attitude is foundational in creating wealth, once said “it’s not enough to be in the right place at the right time. You have to be the right person in the right place at the right time.”
Emma Venusio shines on ice and off
Bishop Allen Academy student leads Team Canada to U-18 bronze