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Many Christians are concerned about the impact of a proposed hate crimes bill on religious expression. Bill C-9 has passed in the House of Commons and is moving through the Senate. A Senate committee is now studying the bill and hearing from witnesses. Would you pray for us? The EFC is slated to appear before the Senate committee on Thursday afternoon. Please pray for wisdom, discernment and peace for the EFC director of public policy Julia Beazley. Pray the senators will be

The Honourable Mickey Amery Minister of Justice and Attorney General Government of Alberta Dear Minister Amery, We would like to commend you and the Alberta Legislature for passing new legislative limits, safeguards and oversight on medical assistance in dying (MAiD). Alberta’s new legislation, Bill 18, the Safeguards for Last Resort Termination of Life Act, will help to promote life-affirming care and put in place safeguards to protect Albertans in vulnerable circumstances.

Hon. Michael S. Kerzner Solicitor General of Ontario George Drew Building 25 Grosvenor St. Toronto, ON M7A 1Y6 Dear Minister, We are deeply concerned to hear about the changes to the Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario’s MAiD Death Review Committee. The Globe & Mail reports the call for new members of the MDRC is limited to those “interested in supporting MAiD practice” (“Ontario shifts role of MAiD committee from oversight to guidance,” April 14, 2026). It is troubling t

Traduit de l'anglais par François Godbout Nous avons récemment entendu tant d’histoires encourageantes de chrétiens qui se mobilisent pour répondre aux besoins de leurs prochains. Quelle joie et quel privilège d’avoir pu les aider à se préparer dans cette démarche ! Par exemple, un groupe qui nous a contactés est issu de plusieurs églises d’une petite ville. Ils s’organisent pour apporter une aide concrète à leurs voisins, en soulignant la valeur de la vie de ces derniers afi

Traduit de l'anglais par François Godbout Projet de loi sur les crimes haineux : Le projet de loi C-9, qui crée de nouvelles infractions liées aux crimes haineux, est en cours d’examen à la Chambre des communes au moment de la publication. Le projet de loi a été modifié en commission afin de supprimer la défense fondée sur les croyances religieuses pour l’infraction de promotion intentionnelle prévue dans le Code criminel. Il s’agit d’une protection importante pour l’expressi

Download the full, four-page PDF of the April/May 2026 issue, or read the main story below. Aussi disponible en français. We’ve heard so many encouraging stories recently of Christians reaching out to meet the needs of their neighbours. What a joy and privilege to have been able to help equip them along the way! For example, one group that contacted us draws from several churches in a small town. They’re organizing to provide practical help for their neighbours, underlining t

Providence Health Care is being taken to court by a family and some euthanasia advocates who are challenging the B.C. government policy which allows faith-based facilities not to provide euthanasia. The government of B.C. recognized the distinctive ethos of faith-based care institutions and developed an agreement with a group of them that “preserves the respective religious missions and values of the founding owners and sponsors of their health care facilities in the provinc

Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, is now in the Senate. What’s different about the Senate and how can we engage? Just to recap, the Jewish community has been asking for changes to criminal law in the face of an alarming rise in antisemitism. Bill C-9 defines hatred and creates new criminal offences to protect access to religious and cultural sites and services. While Bill C-9 was being reviewed by the House of Commons Justice Committee, a change was passed to remove the reli

Traduit de l'anglais par François Godbout « N'arrêtez pas de parler du Canada », a récemment exhorté le directeur des politiques publiques de l’AÉC à un collègue international. L'expansion rapide de l'euthanasie au Canada est considérée comme un avertissement dans d'autres pays sur la façon dont les choses peuvent mal tourner. Le partage des impacts négatifs des lois canadiennes sur l'aide médicale à mourir (AMM) peut amener d'autres pays à réfléchir attentivement et à décide

This article is reprinted with permission from Faith Today (Mar/Apr 2026). →en français It was a unique moment in Canadian history. A gathering of political, religious and Indigenous spiritual leaders, all seeking a path forward in relationships with Indigenous Peoples, a path toward understanding and reconciliation – a Sacred Assembly. It was December 1995, less than two months after the Quebec referendum. The Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples had begun in 1991, and man

For immediate release from The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada How do Canadian women understand their roles and participate in the local church? In 2023, the EFC Centre for Research on Church and Faith (CRCF) was one of 14 EFC affiliate organizations and denominations that partnered to help answer this question. The landmark new report, National Study on Women in Canadian Evangelical Churches (WCEC), draws from several data sources. A pool of ministry experts nominated by th

This article is reprinted with permission from Faith Today (Mar/Apr 2026). →en français Standing in the church sanctuary, I listened to the heart-wrenching story of a man whose mother had been euthanized. Tearfully he shared how he and his siblings had clashed over their mother’s decision to have her life ended due to chronic illness. Tragically, he and another sibling wanted their mom to live while his other siblings thought she’d suffered enough. I believe a solid biblical

The Justice Committee’s changes to Bill C-9 were tabled in the House of Commons today. The next step will be one day of debate and votes on the committee’s changes on Monday, March 23. This is the second last step the bill goes through in the House of Commons. New changes to the bill can be proposed and voted on at this stage, although the time to do so will be very short. We’d like to focus on three points about the Justice Committee’s changes. 1. The committee tightened the

[Note: the motion to limit debate on Bill C-9 was passed on March 10, 2026] The government has given notice of a motion to close the debate on Bill C-9, the hate crimes bill. (See the full text of the motion, below.) On Monday, March 9, the House of Commons will debate and vote on a motion that would stop further debate on changes to Bill C-9. The motion directs the Justice Committee to vote on changes that have already been proposed without further debate. According to the m

To celebrate February as Black History Month, the EFC highlighted important contributions of Black pastors and churches in Canada online. Our continued ministry mandate of promoting united gospel witness in Canada involves maintaining an open, curious posture to the spiritual formation experiences of Evangelicals nationwide. This includes exploring and celebrating intercultural realities from Caribbean- and African-Canadians in municipalities big and small. Our social me

A new committee of MPs and Senators is being formed to study MAiD for mental illness. This was required in the last bill that delayed MAiD for mental illness until 2027. The committee is to be set up by Feb. 28 and will report back to Parliament with recommendations by Oct. 2, 2026. The government has delayed MAiD for mental illness when past committees have recommended delays. Please pray. Bill C-218, an individual MP’s bill to stop MAiD for mental illness alone, is now expe

This article is reprinted with permission from Faith Today (Jan/Feb 2026). Evangelicals are usually early adopters of new technologies because we see potential to reach people with the gospel. We were quick to radio, television and social media. As each technology settles into our ministry rhythms, there comes a time to take stock. Is it fostering discipleship? Is it doing something unintended in our lives? The EFC and its affiliate partners are deep into a research project t

→ le français suit As we approach the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the twelfth anniversary of its illegal occupation of Crimea and parts of eastern Ukraine, we once again address Canadian Christians with urgency, grief, and hope. Download the full statement PDF, signed by The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, the Canadian Council of Churches, and the WEA Peace and Reconciliation Network. The statement is also available on the CCC website.

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

The EFC expresses our deepest sympathy, lament and sorrow in light of the tragic mass shooting that took place on February 10, 2026, at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and in the nearby community in British Columbia. We lament before God for those who were killed. We pray for full recovery of those injured. No words are adequate to express our grief for families, friends and communities who bear the burden of this tragic loss. We pray for all who grieve. In sorrow, we hold f