The Latest News, Editorials, and Events
The CCRL in the Media
The CCRL has been active in the media this month. Here is an update with links to our recent work.
Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau, Minister Dion, in support of the Office of Religious Freedom
The Catholic Civil Rights League (CCRL) sent the following letter to Prime Minister Trudeau and Minister of Foreign Affairs Stephane Dion in support of the Office of Religious Freedom.
The CCRL submits to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) that Interim Guidance on Physician-Assisted Death document violates a doctor’s Charter right to freedom of conscience and religion
The Catholic Civil Rights League (CCRL) is pleased to provide this submission to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) regarding the draft CPSO Interim Guidance on Physician-Assisted Death document. The CCRL has strongly opposed all forms of assisted suicide and euthanasia. We agree with the Joint Statement of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) and the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) and other religious leaders (October 28, 2015)
December 2015 Newsletter
A PDF download of highlights from the Catholic Civil Rights League.
2015 CCRL Annual Report
The League issued its 2015 Annual Report on December 15. 2015 at the CCRL AGM in Toronto.
Annual General Meeting: December 15, 2015 in Toronto
On Wednesday, December 15 we will be having our Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Toronto, in the hall of St. Pius X Church, 2305 Bloor Street West, M6S 1P1. Our guest speaker is Alex Schadenberg of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition (EPC). All are invited to this free event.
The CCRL Appears Before Federal External Panel on Physician Assisted Death, Persistent in Opposition
Catholic Civil Rights League (CCRL) president Phil Horgan and executive director Christian Elia appeared in Toronto before the External Panel on Options for a Legislative Response to Carter v. Canada, restating the CCRL’s opposition to the imposition by the Supreme Court of a new Canadian regime of assisted suicide. The CCRL calls for the External Panel and the federal government to recognize and insist upon the adequate provision of palliative care for end of life situations. The CCRL asserted the need for robust protection for the freedoms of everyone who declines or opposes assisted suicide for reasons of conscience or religion.
The CCRL Deplores Anti-Catholic Comments from NDP Communications Director
The Catholic Civil Rights League (CCRL) expressed profound disappointment today in response to the offensive comments admitted by NDP Director of Communications, Shawn Dearn. The CCRL urges that all involved in public discourse engage in a respectful presentation of views, so as to improve the nature of public debate, rather than engage in its debasing.
Letter to Hon. Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, in opposition to RU-486 approval
The Catholic Civil Rights League (CCRL) sent the following letter to federal health minister Rona Ambrose in opposition to the approval of the abortion drug RU-486. We encourage CCRL supporters and friends to do the same.
The CCRL makes second submission to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) in defence of doctors’ Charter right to freedom of conscience and religion
The Catholic Civil Rights League (CCRL) makes this second submission to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) regarding the unacceptable draft policy Conscientious Objection. The CCRL’s first submission to the CPSS was made on February 27, 2015 regarding the original draft policy Conscientious Refusal.
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