Canadian News

Archdiocese of Toronto rallying support for Bill C-218

Launches 'Help Not Harm' awareness campaign

Quinton Amundson · March 17, 2026

The Archdiocese of Toronto's new Help Not Harm campaign urges members of Canada's largest Catholic community to oppose the March 17, 2027, plan to expand euthanasia access to individuals solely living with mental illness.

Carparelli's vision remains at heart of Caritas

Founder priest releasing book outlining four decades of service to the addicted

Luke Mandato · March 16, 2026

It’s been 40 years since Fr. Gianni Carparelli had a conversation with a mother searching for an answer to her son’s struggle with addiction that would lead to his founding of the Caritas School of Life.

Fr. Lobo intends to build on Companions' past

Ottawa native to lead hometown order

Luke Mandato · March 16, 2026

Fr. Simon Lobo is ready to lead the Companions of the Cross into its next chapter of evangelization.

Neuroscience points to the soul’s existence

Ida Gazzola · March 13, 2026

In an age when some philosophical materialists believe nothing exists beyond matter, Dr. David Neima says neuroscience points in another direction.

Bill C-9 poised for third reading this month

Protections remain in doubt as hate bill clears key hurdle

Quinton Amundson · March 12, 2026

By a majority 5-4 vote, Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, proceeded out of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights on March 11 and was reported back to the House of Commons.

B.C. government announces bubble zones for places of worship and schools

B.C. Catholic · March 12, 2026

The B.C. government says it plans to introduce legislation creating protest buffer zones around schools and places of worship.

Social isolation on rise in congregations, study shows

New challenge facing Canadian faith communities

Quinton Amundson · March 12, 2026

Canadian Christian clergy and church leaders estimate approximately 20 per cent of their congregants are experiencing social isolation and loneliness, a new study shows.

Violence a daily reality in Catholic schools

OECTA survey details ‘new normal’ facing teachers

Luke Mandato · March 12, 2026

A new survey of Ontario Catholic teachers reveals alarming levels of workplace violence and harassment, with nine in 10 having experienced or witnessed some form of either in the past year.

Liberals, Bloc force Bill C-9 through

Quinton Amundson · March 10, 2026

In a 186-144 vote, the House of Commons today closed debate on the controversial Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, opening the door to remove the good faith religious speech protections in the Criminal Code.

Special joint committee on MAiD revived

10 MPs, 5 Senators on new panel

Quinton Amundson · March 10, 2026

With Canada on the precipice of surpassing 100,000 euthanasia deaths in the coming weeks, the federal government has revived the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) on March 10.