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The EFC is deeply concerned over a new national policy that forbids military chaplains from not only praying, but from using words, actions or symbols tied to a specific religious or faith tradition or making any reference to God or the divine in public spiritual reflections. “This policy goes beyond banning prayer and prohibits even the acknowledgment to those gathered that some may believe in the divine and others not,” said Bruce Clemenger, Senior Ambassador and President

The EFC and the Canadian Centre for Christian Charities (CCCC) have been granted co-intervener status before the Supreme Court of Canada in Vabuolas v. British Columbia (Information and Privacy Commissioner). The case is scheduled to be heard on October 9, 2026. The case raises an important and unresolved constitutional question: to what extent are internal religious communications and institutional deliberations protected from examination by provincial privacy regulators and

Use the link below to download the full, four-page PDF for Aug/Sep 2026, or read the main story below. Version française à venir. As Canadian culture and laws shift rapidly around us, the need for Canadian Christians to stay informed and discern together is very important. The EFC continues to address this need on the national level as we always have – and more recently also with Faith Matters workshops at the community level. In the last two years we’ve held gatherings in Re

The date when MAiD for mental illness would be allowed has been looming for years. The law allowing this expansion was passed in 2021, with a delay until it would take effect. Thankfully that take-effect date has been pushed back more than once – in 2023 and 2024. Now, it’s looming again. In less than 8 months, on March 17, 2026, the law allowing MAiD for mental illness will take effect, unless a bill is passed to delay it again – or stop it altogether. Over the summer, the J

This article is reprinted with permission from Faith Today (Jul/Aug 2026). →en français There is a certain energy that comes from living close to the headlines. A court ruling lands, a government policy shifts, a natural disaster tears through a region in Canada or overseas, or a wildfire forces families from their homes. Before the day is over everyone has an opinion, a concern or at least a reason to pay attention. Those of us who work in the Christian media sector live clo

This article is reprinted with permission from Faith Today (Jul/Aug 2026). →en français I've spent the last 23 years of my life in Christian higher education in Western Canada. This means I’ve had the opportunity to observe young adults and to ponder what it means to come of age, both in life and more importantly in Christian faith. I’ve also been surrounded by narratives of church decline for most of these years. A recent article pegs regular church attendance in Canada arou

To respond to the devastation caused by two earthquakes on June 24, the federal government announced June 25 that it will donate $5 million in humanitarian assistance funding. UPDATE: On June 30 it announced it will match humanitarian donations given from June 25 to July 14 through members of the Humanitarian Coalition and the Canadian Red Cross up to $4 million. As Canadians consider where to direct their donations, they may want to consider international relief and develop

Does your congregation observe World Refugee Sunday? The World Evangelical Alliance has supported such an annual observance for decades, in connection with June 20 being World Refugee Day. Even if it's not your church practice, now is a good time to reflect on how support of refugees can be part of Christian living. Perhaps you'll be inspired by a recent blog over at FaithToday.ca on the topic. Perhaps you'll want to download the latest version of the EFC's resource Welcome t

Bill C-9 has now passed in both the House of Commons and the Senate, and is now law. In its final stage, the House of Commons voted on June 17, 2026, to accept a change to the bill’s list of symbols that had passed in the Senate. The provisions of Bill C-9 took effect on July 18, which was 30 days after it received Royal Assent. Many Canadian Christians are wondering what has changed with the passing of Bill C-9. The good faith religious belief defence is removed If a person