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Supporters invited to AGM Nov. 2
TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2006 The Catholic Civil Rights League invites members and guests to its annual general meeting Nov. 2 at 7 pm. The event will be held at St. Michaels Choir School Auditorium, 66 Bond Street. Keynote speaker will be William Gairdner, chairman...
CCRL comments on NBCs cancellation of mock crucifixion
TORONTO, October 20, 2006 The Catholic Civil Rights League (www.ccrl.ca) today commented on NBCs decision to cut the mock crucifixion segment from its November 22nd airing of Madonnas Confessions concert. The League was among the many groups to protest the...
NBC won’t show mock crucifixion in rock concert
NBC won't show mock crucifixion in rock concert. Report from Reuters News about the controversy over rock star Madonna's upcoming concert. Oct. 19, 2006.
Quebec looks for answers for religion in schools
Quebec looks for answers for religion in schools. News report about accommodating minority religious groups in Quebec schools. From the Globe and Mail, Oct. 13, 2006.
It’s still an uphill fight, but we are making progress in restoring marriage
It's still an uphill fight, but we are making progress in restoring marriage in Canada. Dr. Grant Hill discusses initiatives to for promoting a favourable vote in Parliament. From the newsletter of Restore Marriage Canada.
League presentations to Parliament on the re-definition of marriage
League presentations to Parliament on the re-definition of marriage. Our backgrounders, delivered in person to the legislative committees of the House of Commons and the Senate, summarize much of our work in provincial and federal courts on the marriage issue,...
Proposed organ donation rules would put patients at risk
Proposed organ donation rules would put patients at risk. Doctor cautions that cardiac death guideline could cause medical professionals to act too hastily to harvest organs. Report from LifeSite News, Oct. 10, 2006.
Protecting religious liberty
Protecting religious liberty. National Post editorial, Oct. 6, 2006.
It’s about pluralism
It's about pluralism. Michael Coren writes about the hypothetical Defense of Religion Act. National Post, Oct. 6, 2006. Reprinted with permission.
Defense of Religion Act could be more trouble than it’s worth
Defense of Religion Act could be more trouble than it's worth. Lorne Gunter on the hypothetical Defense of Relgion Act. Edmonton Journal, Oct. 6, 2006.
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