CCRL supports Bishop in human rights filing

TORONTO, Ont. March 31, 2005 – The Catholic Civil Rights League (www.ccrl.ca) today expressed its support for Bishop Fred Henry of Calgary in the human rights complaint launched against him in Alberta based on a pastoral letter he wrote to Church members in...

CCRL encourages Western alumni to stop donating

TORONTO, March 23, 2005 – The Catholic Civil Rights League (www.ccrl.ca) today expressed its deep regret that the University of Western Ontario is granting an honorary degree to Henry Morgentaler. The London, Ont. university recently announced that the...

Catholic Civil Rights League hosting gala dinner

TORONTO, March 21, 2005 – The Catholic Civil Rights League (www.ccrl.ca) is happy to announce a gala dinner in celebration of its 20th anniversary. The event will take place Thursday evening, April 21 at Ellas Banquet Hall, 35 Danforth Rd., Toronto ....

CCRL disappointed with Ontario legislation

TORONTO, Ont. Feb. 24, 2005 – The Catholic Civil Rights League (ccrl.ca) reacted today with disappointment at the strategy employed by the Ontario Liberal government to pass without serious analysis legislation to amend more than 70 Ontario statutes to redefine...

CCRL welcomes end of Famous Players ad

TORONTO, Feb. 18, 2005 – The Catholic Civil Rights League (ccrl.ca) today welcomed the end of Famous Players’ advertising in support of same sex “marriage,” but warned that companies that actively support controversial causes will continue to face repercussions from...

CCRL calls for free vote on marriage legislation

TORONTO, Ont. Feb. 1, 2005 – The Catholic Civil Rights League (ccrl.ca) says the federal government’s proposed marriage legislation, which had first reading in the House of Commons today, is an ideal opportunity for the Martin government to practice what...