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Below you'll find many of our most recent posts, including selected articles from Faith Today. You can also select one of the options in the boxes to the top left of your screen to jump to other types of articles not included in the list below (e.g., Dispatches from Brian, EFC Updates, media releases, official statements, outgoing letters, research, etc.).

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Family & Community
Church & Mission
21 September 2021

Four ways churches can observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

This year on September 30 Canada begins observing a new federal statutory holiday to honour the survivors of residential schools.

TagsSeven Commitments, Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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Family & Community
Church & Mission
25 June 2021

A national reckoning

A time to lament, a time to heal. EFC President Bruce Clemenger reflects on the tragedy of unmarked graves discovered at a former residential school.

TagsBruce Clemenger, residential schools, Seven Commitments, Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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Sanctity of Life
Care for the Vulnerable
Family & Community
24 February 2015

The Court Has Allowed Physician-assisted Death – What Next?

The Court Has Allowed Physician-assisted Death – What Next? Reflections on the Supreme Court of Canada judgment in Carter v. Canada  

TagsCarter v. Canada, Geoffrey Trotter
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Sanctity of Life
Care for the Vulnerable
25 November 2013

The Carter Assisted Suicide Challenge: Why this case might NOT be headed to the Supreme Court of Canada

While some have characterized the majority decision in Carter as a narrow application of stare decisis to avoid dealing with the merits, a closer look reveals an important...

TagsCarter v. Canada, Geoffrey Trotter
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