EFC Update Newsletter November 5

Porn platforms should require age, consent verification

The EFC is asking the Justice Committee to support a bill that helps prevent devastating, life-long consequences for those portrayed in images of abuse or exploitation posted online. Bill C-270 would require pornography platforms to verify the age and consent of each person depicted before images are posted. The EFC’s brief outlines the scope of the problem, its impact and the need for this bill. Read the EFC’s new submission here. 

EFC concern over federal mischaracterization of pregnancy care centres 

The federal government has announced its plans to introduce new measures for charities that offer pregnancy options counselling. In a news conference, cabinet ministers used language that disparaged and mischaracterized pregnancy care centres as deceptive. The EFC is concerned about the mischaracterization and targeting of pregnancy care centres and the politicization of charities. Read more about the context here. 

Meeting the women the world forgot 

International support for the women of Afghanistan is being neglected, but there's a lot we can do to help, writes Molly Thomas, a Canadian Christian journalist who has researched the loss of school and other freedoms these women face. She introduces readers to two such women in an in-depth feature at FaithToday.ca. 

Faith Today Podcast: Praying with the Book of Common Prayer 

In the latest episode of the Faith Today Podcast, guest Julie Lane-Gay explains how praying with the Book of Common Prayer can be a simple way to connect with God. Hosts Karen Stiller and Sammy Kyereme also talk with Lane-Gay about another part of her work: writing obituaries for others. 

Making waves for justice's sake 

Anu George Canjanathoppil is the chief executive officer of International Justice Mission Canada. Read our Faith Today feature article to learn how her courageous leadership is invigorating antislavery work.  

You can read more articles like this, along with other encouraging and informative Christian content, by subscribing to the EFC’s bi-monthly magazine Faith Today, free now in Canada.  

Coming Events at TheEFC.ca/Calendar

• Comms that Connect & Ethical Storytelling (Kentro), two-part online workshop, Nov. 12  

• Fundraising: 5 Concepts to Unlock Growth (Kentro), online, Nov. 6, 7   

• North Korea Never Abandoned (Open Doors Canada), Nanaimo, Nov. 6; Sechelt, Nov. 8; Halifax, Nov. 9; Truro, Nov. 10; Courtenay, Nov. 10; Moncton, Nov. 12  

• Volkenant/Loewen Kruse Annual Charity & NFP Law Webinar, Langley, Nov. 7  

• Ottawa Civic Prayer Breakfast 2024, Nov. 7  

• Can I Trust the Bible? (Apologetics Canada), Burlington, Nov. 8-9  

• Flourish! Weekend (Gather Women), Mississauga, Nov. 8-9  

• Fall Theology Conference on Mental Health (Hillary McBride/Vancouver Island School of Theology and the Arts), Victoria, Nov. 8-9  

• Youthworker Conference (YWC), Calgary, Nov. 8-9; Moncton, Nov. 15-16 

• Pastoral Imagination Annual Gathering (Tyndale), Toronto, Nov. 8  

• Welcoming Newcomers to our Neighbourhoods (TIMC/EFC/LNC), Toronto, Nov. 9 

• Pastors Retreat (CCLN), Barnabas Landing, Nov. 11-14  

• Project Design and MEAL (Kentro), online, Nov. 12-13 

• Protecting Kids and Youth online (Defend Dignity/EFC), Nov. 12 and 26 

• Entrepreneurial Leader Organization Forum (ELO), Vancouver, Nov. 13 

• Carters Annual Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Webinar, online, Nov. 14 

• Ignite Prayer Canada Presentation (EFC), online, Nov. 14 

Additional EFC speaking events

• Rick Hiemstra and Lindsay Callaway, Parenting Faith presentation at men's and women's breakfast, Sunnyside Wesleyan Church, Ottawa, Nov. 16