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The CCRL submits to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) that draft policy 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 revised and approved draft policy Professional Obligations and Human Rights. We strongly advocate for a robust understanding and protection of the Charter right of freedom of conscience and religion for all Canadians, and indeed physicians in the daily routine of their care to patients and in the overall forming of their individual medical practices. The CCRL therefore rejects the proposed mandate for an “effective referral” as it is a breach of a physician’s rights and a serious incursion into the professional standing of a physician.
Trinity Western University successfully overturns the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society refusal to accredit prospective law school graduates – CCRL intervention arguments accepted
The Catholic Civil Rights League (CCRL) is pleased with the release of the decision of Justice Jamie Campbell of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court, which struck down a previous decision of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (NSBS), seeking that Trinity Western University (TWU) amend its Community Covenant, prior to allowing prospective TWU law school graduates from applying to become Nova Scotia lawyers.
President Phil Horgan reports on CCRL’s intervention to Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) regarding Physician Assisted Suicide
Phil Horgan summarized the Carter case to our friends at Priests for Life Canada in their December newsletter. Horgan gave his insights regarding the pending SCC decision and the prospect of physician assisted suicide in Canada.
CCRL Voices Concern and Asserts Catholic Rights vis-a-vis Proposed Ontario Curriculum Changes
On December 12, 2014, the CCRL issued the following press release in advance of participating in a press conference with Citizens for Good Education (CGE). The CCRL was pleased to join groups including Parents as First Educators (PAFE), Real Women of Canada, Campaign...
2014 CCRL Annual Report
The League issued its 2014 Annual Report at the CCRL AGM in Toronto on December 9, 2014.
Annual General Meeting: December 9, 2014 in Toronto
The following notice is of particular interest to those in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). On Tuesday, December 9 we will be having our Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Newman Centre of the University of Toronto, 89 St. George Street, M5S 2E8. We will begin with...
September 2014 Quarterly Newsletter
A PDF download of quarterly highlights from the Catholic Civil Rights League.
Catholic Civil Rights League (CCRL) argues appeal at Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) in Physician-assisted Death Case
OTTAWA, ON October 15, 2014 - The Catholic Civil Rights League (CCRL) will present arguments today at the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) in Lee Carter et al. v. Attorney General of Canada and Attorney General of British Columbia. At issue in this appeal is about...
Catholic Civil Rights League (CCRL) argues appeal today at Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) in Public Prayer Case
TORONTO, ON October 14, 2014 – The Catholic Civil Rights League (CCRL) will present arguments today at the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) in Mouvement Laïque Québécois and Alain Simoneau v. City of Saguenay and Jean Tremblay. At issue in this appeal is...
Christian D. Elia chosen as new Executive Director of the League
The Catholic Civil Rights League (CCRL) has chosen Christian D. Elia, PhD to serve as its new Executive Director. Dr. Elia has served on the Board since 2011 and brings to his new role extensive experience in Catholic leadership. For more information on his...
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