League pleased SCC will not hear abortion appeal

OTTAWA, February 27, 2006 – The Catholic Civil Rights League (www.ccrl.ca) today commented on the Supreme Court of Canada’s refusal to hear an appeal by two Manitoba women who want the province to pay for abortions outside public hospitals. As is customary, the SCC...

League welcomes move to raise age of consent

OTTAWA, Feb. 9, 2006 – The Catholic Civil Rights League (www.ccrl.ca) today welcomed the announcement that the newly-appointed federal Justice Minister Vic Toews plans to raise the age of consent for sex from 14 to 16. Mr. Toews said he will introduce legislation when...

League pledges to work with new government on key issues

OTTAWA, Jan. 24, 2006 – Commenting on the results of the federal election, the Catholic Civil Rights League today renewed its commitment to work with MPs of all political stripes in the new Parliament. Canadians have elected a Conservative minority.   “The...

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