News/Canada
Quebec appeals court rules euthanasia can proceed — for now
By Alan Hustak, Catholic Register SpecialMONTREAL - Euthanasia is now technically legal in Quebec following a Dec. 9 decision of the Quebec Court of Appeal. But whether that remains permanent is still a matter before the courts.
Liberals’ Throne Speech highlights First Nations’ agenda
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - In addition to bringing 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada and contributing to COP21 climate change talks in Paris, the new Liberal government of Justin Trudeau is forging ahead on an ambitious agenda regarding First Nations
Inside the ‘hundred-year fix’
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - St. Michael’s Cathedral will soon be filled with Christmas worshippers but in the early days of Advent the empty church is in the care of artists and craftsmen whose skilled hands are restoring the cathedral to it former splendour.
Truth has been told, reconciliation comes next
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - The truth part of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission process is done; now is the time for Canada to enter into reconciliation, said Anglican Bishop Mark MacDonald.
Covenant House recognized as one of Canada’s best working cultures
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Canada’s largest shelter for homeless youth has been recognized for having one of the best workplace cultures in the country.
Federal government seeks six-month extension to assisted suicide ruling
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - The federal government is seeking a six-month extension on the Carter decision that had struck down sections of the Criminal Code against assisted suicide.
Bishop-designate Vila preparing for a whole new world in Canada’s north
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Growing up, Fr. Hector Vila never dreamed of visiting the Yukon. But now the Redemptoris Mater priest from Peru can’t stop thinking about making his first trip to northern Canada.
Churches ahead of government in resettling Syrian refugees
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe federal government has rewritten its timeline to bring 25,000 refugees to Canada this year and acknowledges that to resettle them here by the end of February is an enormous challenge.
Canadian aid to refugees expected to top $1 billion
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterAnother $100 million in federal government aid to Syrian refugees fleeing their nation’s civil war brings Canada’s spending on the refugee crisis so far to nearly $1 billion. But a dollar-for-dollar matching fund open until Dec. 31 with approved charities is certain to push Canada’s aid to the region well past that mark.
Thousands rally for a ‘Climate of Change’
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterOTTAWA - A message was delivered loud and clear from parishes to Paris in a global wave of protests Nov. 29.
Judge puts Quebec euthanasia law on hold
By Alan Hustak, Catholic Register SpecialMONTREAL - Quebec’s right to die legislation has been put on hold.