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OTTAWA - People on both sides of the political spectrum share sentiments on protecting the environment, says a former U.S. Republican congressman, but while the left might offer “pie in the sky” solutions that don’t work, conservatives can offer solutions that “understand human nature” and “free market solutions that work.”
Ontario doctors must refer for abortions, says College of Physicians
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Despite an overwhelmingly negative response from members of the public, physicians and organizations during a three-month online consultation, the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons voted 21-3 to force doctors to refer for abortions, contraception and other legal treatments or procedures even if they have moral or religious objections.
Pope’s ‘popular mandate’ making enemies
By Glen Argan, Canadian Catholic NewsEDMONTON - Pope Francis is a radical reformer who is facing enemies inside and outside the Church opposed to at least some parts of his agenda, says a prominent Church historian.
Campaign Life reveals theme for 2015 March for Life
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Campaign Life Coalition has announced “Let Life Win” as the theme of the 2015 National March for Life to be held May 14 in Ottawa.
Tories quash motion to fast-track euthanasia law
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterOTTAWA - The federal Conservatives intend to undertake extensive consultations and still meet the one-year deadline set by the Supreme Court of Canada when it struck down the laws against assisted suicide in the Carter decision Feb. 6.
Call builds to use notwithstanding clause to trump assisted-suicide ruling
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterA number of voices have called on the federal government to trump the Supreme Court’s assisted-suicide decision with the notwithstanding clause — the controversial section 33 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms which allows Parliament to pass laws contravening some rights and liberties for up to five years before legislators have to re-vote on the matter or craft new legislation.
Scattering ashes not the reverent way to treat remains
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterScattering the ashes of the recently departed is a rising trend in Vancouver despite the practice breaking both civil and Canon Law.
770-year-old papal bull purchased by UBC
By Agnieszka Krawczynski, Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER - The University of British Columbia has acquired a 770-year old papal bull signed and sealed by Pope Innocent IV that is thought to be the oldest existing papal document in Canada.
Lenten fast for climate action
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Catholics around the world are participating in a 40-day Lenten fast to pray for unity in the Catholic Church and among world leaders in addressing climate change.
Somerville calls for Royal Commission on euthanasia
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - McGill University ethicist Margaret Somerville has called for a Royal Commission on “physician-assisted death” as well as for the federal government to invoke the notwithstanding clause to trump the Supreme Court's recent ruling on the matter.
Just say #No2Trudeau, says Campaign Life
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - With a federal election scheduled for this year, Campaign Life Coalition has launched the #No2Trudeau campaign to foil the Liberal leader's victory plan.