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This article is reprinted with permission from Faith Today (May/Jun 2025). →en français Few could have predicted the level of political unrest we’ve seen so far in 2025. This includes the resignation of a prime minister, the election of a new one, ongoing threats of tariffs and counter-tariffs, and all the drama of a federal election (the outcome of which, as I write this, remains unknown). In such times of geopolitical upheaval, the Church has often stepped in to offer theol

The Right Honourable Mark Carney Prime Minister of Canada 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 Dear Prime Minister, On behalf of The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC), I offer sincere congratulations on your election victory. We are praying for you as you serve our nation at a critical time in history. We pray also for you and your family as you face the new demands of time and expectations of your office. This is a time of great turbulence in the world and for Canada

The results are in from the federal election. The Liberal Party was elected in the most ridings and the new Prime Minister is Mark Carney. We’ve voted and heard the results. What comes next? First, let’s look to the Lord of heaven and earth. Our hope is not in any particular political party or government, but in God. The nations are a drop in a bucket or dust on the scales before him (Isaiah 40:15). Trusting in God’s love, forgiveness and help orients us in our world, especia

What kinds of questions should we be asking those running to represent us in Parliament? You can get some good ideas at TheEFC.ca/Election, along with a variety of other resources. Some of the latest additions there tackle: Protecting kids online How euthanasia (MAiD) is impacting Canadians Religious freedom Sexual exploitation Charitable status