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News and events from across the country.

March for Life spotlight shines on gendercide

April 20, 2013

OTTAWA - The May 9 National March for Life in Ottawa puts the spotlight on sex-selective abortion and the gendercide of girls.

Finance committee studying rising income inequality in Canada

April 19, 2013

OTTAWA - The House of Commons Finance Committee has begun its study of rising income inequality in Canada, holding its first of four hearings April 16.

Warawa abandons gendercide Motion-408

April 18, 2013

OTTAWA - Conservative MP Mark Warawa has decided to abandon his gendercide Motion-408 and replace it with a bill to protect sexual abuse victims.

Trudeau could lure Catholics to Liberals, observers say

April 18, 2013

OTTAWA - After winning the Liberal Leadership with 80 per cent of the vote, Justin Trudeau may be able to woo some disaffected Catholics back to the Liberal fold say observers.

Trudeau a stumbling block to pro-life cause

April 17, 2013

Pro-life activists are branding Justin Trudeau as a pro-abortion, anti-family Catholic politician committed to maintaining a legal vacuum around abortion.

Teachers must do their part to preserve Catholic education

April 13, 2013

MISSISSAUGA, ONT - Teachers need to know that beyond their value of passing along Catholic teachings, they have a key responsibility in ensuring the very survival of the Catholic education system, says an American educator.

Warawa now fighting for MPs’ rights

April 10, 2013

OTTAWA - Conservative MP Mark Warawa has added a new cause to his campaign against female gendercide — the right of Members of Parliament to represent their constituents.

Catholic Church has staying power

April 10, 2013

OTTAWA - Despite demographic changes, increased secularization and the rise of women in the work force, religion is here to stay, says Reginald Bibby.

Pro-lifers take aim at Tories

April 10, 2013

OTTAWA - Many social conservatives, especially the new leaders in the pro-life movement, are openly considering punishing the Conservatives for quashing MP Mark Warawa’s Motion-408 that would have condemned gendercide.

Bishops issue call to action on environment

April 10, 2013

OTTAWA - Canada’s Catholic bishops are calling on the laity to reflect, discuss and act on the Church’s environmental teachings.