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BC decision challenges freedom of expression, says League
TORONTO, Ont., January 24, 2007 - The Catholic Civil Rights League today commented on the recent BC Human Rights Tribunal announcement of a settlement directing a city councilor in that province to pay $1,000 to a homosexual couple for comments he made about...
Canadian city councillor fined $1,000 for comments about homosexual behaviour
A city councillor in Kamloops, BC, has been fined by the Human Rights Tribunal for saying homosexual behaviour is "not normal or natural." Report from LifeSite News.
Euthanasia: Pressures mounting for liberalized laws
Medical science, social attitudes and demographic pressures are creating calls for liberalized laws on euthanasia and assisted suicide. The League supports Church teaching that life is sacred from conception to natural death, and participates as much as possible in...
Lawsuit launched to force New Brunswick to fund more abortions
Lawsuit launched to force New Brunswick to fund more abortions. Report from LifeSite News, January 15, 2007.
Palliative care group considers revising euthanasia guidelines
Palliative care group considers revising euthanasia guidelines. Canadian association's move raises troubling concerns about commitment to end of life care. Commentary by the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition.
Doctors applaud Alberta decision on vaccine
Physicians applaud Alberta's decision on ethically controversial vaccine. Press release from Canadian Physicians for Life, Jan. 12, 2007.
Carleton pro-life group granted club status
Carleton pro-life group granted club status. However, this apparent reversal of the Carleton University Students' Association's earlier refusal (League Press Releases, Nov. 28, 2006), remains open to interpretation. Report from LifeSite News.
Down Syndrome group decries call for more screenings
Down Syndrome group decries call for more screenings. Association's statement coincides with doctors' associations' recommendations that more women be screened for Down Syndrome and other conditions. Report from National Post, January 10, 2007.
And daddy makes three
And daddy makes three. David Warren comments on the recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision recognizing three persons as legal parents of a five-year old boy. Ottawa Citizen, Jan. 7, 2007. Reprinted with permission.
Respect for human rights key to world peace
Respect for human rights, including right to life, at the heart of peace, says Pope. Column by Father Thomas Rosica, Toronto Sun, Dec. 31, 2007.
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