Centre for Faith and Public Life

Media releases

The EFC launches new resource on disability and belonging

Life Together: Disability and Belonging in the Church is a new online and print...

EFC President Bruce Clemenger releases book on Canada’s “emerging civil religion”

New book that examines the changing role of religion in the public square in Canada...

Articles

What success in Ottawa looks like for the EFC

A sneak peek from the upcoming Aug/Sep issue of the EFC newsletter "Canada Watch...

Justice committee releases report on prostitution laws

More advocacy needed to reduce sexual exploitation

Official statements

Imposing a new values test on military chaplains

A comment on the Advisory Report that recommends exclusion in the name of diversity for...

Call to prayer on Ukraine and Russia

The EFC joins other international evangelical groups in calling for prayer and for peace.

Outgoing letters

Letter on PCEPA prostitution law to justice minister

The EFC applauds the federal government’s defence of the Protection of...

Letter of support on bill to replace child pornography wording (C-291)

Bill C-291 would change the wording from “child pornography” to &rdquo...

Court cases

Canadian Alliance for Sex Work Law Reform v. Canada

CFPL staff interact with government and the courts on issues of concern and encourage positive action by citizens.

Klassen-WRPS v. Star of the Sea Parish [2021]

CFPL staff interact with government and the courts on issues of concern and encourage positive action by citizens.

Research

Abortion Polls in Canada 2007-2012

CFPL staff interact with government and the courts on issues of concern and encourage positive action by citizens.

Government

Submission to the UN's Universal Periodic Review (human rights in Canada 2023)

Every few years the UN reviews human rights in Canada. For 2023 we highlight protection of Canadians with disabilities, MAiD, sexual exploitation and freedom of religion.

Bill C-291 would clarify criminal laws on child abuse and exploitation

Change references to "child pornography" in the Criminal Code to the more accurate term "child sexual abuse material." Learn more and take action.

Documents

MAID Expansion Action Kit 2023

Six-page pdf from Feb. 2023.

Civic Engagement Kit

Why get involved with social issues? Tips for contacting/meeting an MP. How a bill becomes law. And more. Revised March 2022