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Media releases

Ontario court upholds "effective referrals" despite religious freedom infringement

The Jan. 31 court decision in “Christian Medical and Dental Society v. College of...

Coalition Forms in Physicians Conscience Case

On June 13 the EFC verbally presented the legal arguments it filed April 12 in Ontario.

Interfaith Representatives Call for Improved Palliative Care across Canada

OTTAWA – Today, representatives from various faith communities united to...

Canadian religious leaders call on government to protect the vulnerable, improve palliative care and protect freedom of conscience

OTTAWA – At a news conference today on Parliament Hill [video now available...

Official statements

The EFC laments the passing of Bill C-7

This bill changed Canada’s law on medical assistance in dying (MAID) in crucial...

Religious leaders denounce Bill C-7 on medical assistance in dying

More than 50 religious leaders released an open letter Oct. 14 opposing the expansion...

Outgoing letters

Letter of support on Conscience Bill C-230

The EFC supports conscience protection for health care professionals and writes to...

Letter to MP Kelly Block in Support of Bill C-268

Bill C-268 clarifies that health care professionals must not be coerced into...