A Christian group called Harvest Ministries International had signed a rental agreement to hold a 10-day event in a government-owned convention centre in Quebec. A few weeks before the event, the provincial minister of tourism cancelled their rental contract because she deemed the organization’s pro-life beliefs to be contrary to the “fundamental principles” of the state.
The EFC is part of a coalition arguing that religious groups should have equal access to public space and not be denied access because of their beliefs. The EFC is intervening in this case with the Canadian Centre for Christian Charities and the Réseau Évangélique du Québec.
The court released its decision on July 31, 2026, and found that the cancellation of Harvest Ministries International’s rental agreement violated their freedom of expression. The EFC welcomes this decision.
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