news

New MAiD bill The Justice Minister introduced a new bill on MAiD today. We are pleased that this bill would stop MAiD for mental illness alone. The government has rightly concluded Canada should not move ahead with this expansion. We are very concerned, however, that the bill would also allow advance requests for MAiD when certain criteria are met. We oppose advance requests for euthanasia. It sets a dangerous precedent to allow a person’s life to be ended by MAiD when they a

Canadian military chaplains are called to important work, and we should remember them in our prayers, writes Bruce J. Clemenger, vice chair of the Interfaith Committee for Canadian Military Chaplaincy. The EFC has joined with hosts of Canadians in calling for prayer for those impacted by the devastating fire at CFB Wainright. Let us be in prayer for: the families and colleagues of those killed, in this time of profound grief and loss those injured, for their whole recovery, t

EFC writes to finance minister on troubling recommendation The House of Commons finance committee tabled a report on what it recommends be included in Budget 2026. These are recommendations for the government to consider; they are not binding. The federal budget is expected this fall. The EFC finds one of the committee recommendations particularly troubling: Recommendation 65 … Budget 2026 should also introduce amendments to the Income Tax Act to require greater transparency

The Hon. François-Philippe Champagne Minister of Finance and National Revenue Department of Finance Canada 90 Elgin Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G5 Dear Minister Champagne, We are writing to express our deep concern about a recommendation in the Standing Committee on Finance report, Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2026 Budget. Recommendation 65 ... Budget 2026 should also introduce amendments to the Income Tax Act to require greater transparency from anti-abortio

The EFC expresses our deepest sympathy over the tragic incident at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. We lament the loss of life, and pray for the recovery of all who were injured. We grieve with the families, friends and communities who bear the burden of these losses, and invite all Canadians to join us in praying that God would comfort them. We thank God for the first responders and medics, and pray God would bless them and give them peace.

Articles de fond Qu’est-ce qui façonne votre foi? Comment les outils d’IA influencent la formation de la foi chrétienne – et comment nous devons faire preuve de discernement. Se retirer du monde. Comment les centres de retraite chrétiens à travers le Canada offrent répit, renouveau et ressourcement. Cross Connections par David Guretzki La répétition divine. Sur une façon encore nouvelle de présenter l’Évangile. Notre arbre culturel chancelant. Le moment est-il venu pour une É

EFC President David Guretzki reflected on the value of the relationship between churches and seminaries at a speech given at Tyndale Seminary’s 50th anniversary in September 2026. Here's an excerpt. I am a long-time participant in Canadian theological education. As a systematic theologian, I am deeply committed to the church and her God-given call. I see theological education as a crucial partner with the Church. In this regard, Christian educational institutions grounded in

MAiD legislation in the House of Commons Last week, a bill that would have stopped the coming expansion of MAiD for mental illness, Bill C-218, was defeated by a vote of 187 to 141 in the House of Commons. The EFC regrets that it did not receive enough support to pass and thanks the bill’s sponsor and those who have advocated strongly to stop this expansion. In a press conference last week, the Justice Minister announced that the government will introduce a bill this fall to

Alberta is approaching a referendum crossroads on October 19 and the EFC's David Guretzki invites readers to pray with and for Albertans and the process the province is engaging.