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On October 29, 2024, the government announced plans to introduce legislation related to charities that offer pregnancy options counselling. In a news conference outlining their plans, 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. In a ministerial mandate letter released on December 16, 2021, the p

[Update: For more explanation and what you can do on this issue, see related EFC toolkit, released March 2022] The Hon. Chrystia Freeland Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister The Hon. Diane Lebouthillier Minister of National Revenue November 30, 2021 Dear Ministers, We are writing to express our deep concern and ask for clarification. The Liberal Party platform,Forward For Everyone,stated that a re-elected Liberal government will “No longer provide charity status

UPDATE: The new bill to ban conversion therapy, Bill C-4, received royal assent Dec. 8 and passed into law January 7, 2022. It was rushed through both the House of Commons and Senate in just over a week, a process that usually takes months. The EFC is preparing an analysis of the bill’s impact. This bill is similar to the previous ban, proposed in former Bill C-6, which died at the election call. Bill C-4 extends beyond the previous ban by, among other changes, proposing a ba

This was a BC Human Rights Tribunal case to argue for the ability of religious groups to rent their facilities in a way that is consistent with their beliefs. The EFC was granted intervenor status, but later the participants opted out of the tribunal process. This case, formally known as Klassen on behalf of White Rock Pride Society v Star of the Sea Parish, involved a Roman Catholic parish that refused to rent out their meeting facility for a fundraising event by a group who

The EFC's submission to the federal government's consultation on addressing harmful content online offers feedback on the proposals as they relate to child sexual abuse materials and the non-consensual distribution of intimate images. We also provide comments on online hate. Download the pdfof the EFC’s seven-page submission.

August 2, 2021 Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon Governor General of Canada Rideau Hall 1 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A1 Excellency: On behalf of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC), we would like to extend our congratulations on your recent appointment to the office of Governor General. We wish you well in your new role and trust that your role in representing the Queen both in Canada and abroad will bring you many opportunities to represent the

EFC President Bruce Clemenger was one of the signatories of a letter dated 20 May 2021 to Ontario Premier Doug Ford on restrictions placed on places of worship and part of an ongoing dialogue with the premier’s office. The letter was signed by Christian, Jewish, Sikh and Muslim leaders. Download the PDF.

n this six-page brief, the EFC recommends that the current law (PCEPA) be upheld and enforced; that the government initiate public awareness campaigns and education; and more. Click to download the pdf.

The EFC's submission in the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) Consultation on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) policy shares our perspective and concerns about conscience protection and care of those who are vulnerable and recommends specific changes to the policy.Download the pdf of the EFC’s seven-page submission. Related resources Bill S-268: Protection of Freedom of Conscience Act Take action on conscience rights (main page)

Mrs. Kelly Block, MP House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Dear Mrs. Block, Thank you for taking the initiative to introduce Bill C-268, the Protection of Freedom of Conscience Act. Bill C-268 clarifies that health care professionals must not be coerced into participating – either directly or indirectly - in medical assistance in dying. It offers much needed assurance that they will not be forced to choose between violating their conscience and losing their job. Doctors and o

Dear Member of Parliament, In the days ahead you will have the opportunity to speak and vote on a bill that makes watershed changes to Canadian law, medicine and society. Bill C-7 expands euthanasia to people who are not dying and removes other critical safeguards. The Senate has proposed changes that make this deeply flawed bill even worse. Bill C-7 allows euthanasia for people living with disability or chronic illness, but who aren’t dying. It is a tragedy that this bill

Commercial pornography sites that knowingly profit from sexual abuse and exploitation, like Pornhub, must be held accountable. An EFC submission to the Parliamentary Ethics Committee. Download the pdf of the EFC’s nine-page submission. Related resources Bill S-203: Restricting online pornography Bill C-219: Sexual exploitation penalty

Note: This bill has been succeeded by Bill C-230 This bill was intended to prevent medical professionals from being forced to participate in euthanasia or Medical Assistance in Dying. It would have created an offense in the Criminal Code making it illegal to compel a medical practitioner, nurse practitioner, pharmacist or other health care professional to take part, directly or indirectly, in the provision of medical assistance in dying. Also, it would have become illegal to

Dear Senator, The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) is very troubled by Bill C-7 and the impact it will have on people who may be vulnerable due to medical, economic or social circumstances. Bill C-7 is deeply flawed and unconstitutional. While we remain firmly opposed to hastened death, we advocate for the strongest possible protection and safeguards to minimize the harm and risk to vulnerable Canadians. We believe the provisions of Bill C-7 and amendments like the suns

Dear Senator, I appreciate your service to our country and the Senate’s careful, considered approach to policy and legislative changes. Bill C-7 proposes watershed changes to law, medicine and society that require a careful and thorough study. The timing of these changes is troubling. They are being rushed through when we have yet to make real progress in ensuring high quality palliative care is available to all Canadians. We are in the middle of a pandemic when people with d

Website note: This letter refers to a confidential report we received from trusted sources which we cannot share with the public. Supporters are encouraged to pray over this issue. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne Minister of Foreign Affairs House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Dear Minister Champagne, I trust that you and your loved ones are keeping safe and well during the ongoing pandemic. We appreciate your time and commitment in serving our country a

The Hon. David Lametti Minister of Justice 284 Wellington Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H8 Dear Minister Lametti, Many people who have experienced conversion therapy describe despair and suicidal ideation as a consequence. We recognize that initiatives to ban conversion therapy arise from a desire to protect Canadians from such damaging effects. Coercive and involuntary efforts to change sexual orientation have no place within our communities. Our community, however, has sign

Senator Miville-Dechêne Senate of Canada Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A4 Dear Senator, The EFC is pleased to support Bill S-203 An Act to restrict young persons’ online access to sexually explicit materials. This bill will require commercial pornography sites to verify that consumers are adults in order to access their content. Such accountability is urgently needed. Mainstream pornography frequently depicts violent, degrading and dehumanizing sexual content. This content is freel

UPDATE MARCH 2021: Parliament passed Bill C-7 into law March 18, 2021. This bill expands euthanasia to allow people who are not dying to be considered eligible for hastened death. Bill C-7 also removes some key safeguards for people who are at the end of life, such as the 10-day reflection period. This new law also means that, starting March 2023, MAID will become available for people with mental illness alone. Issue summary Bill C-7 is now law. It allows assisted death for C

Bill S-211 is a private member’s bill in the Senate that would require large corporations to report on what they are doing to make sure their supply chains are free of slavery, forced labour or child labour. The EFC supports this effort to reduce forced and child labour and to raise awareness about human trafficking. This bill, originally introduced in the previous parliament, has been re-introduced in the current parliament. EFC letter of support to Senator sponsoring Bill S