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[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

Download the full, four-page PDF of the Feb/Mar 2026 issue,o r read the main story below. Aussi disponible en français. A federal bill addressing anti-religious threats and violence has been amended to remove an important protection for minority religious groups. The EFC believes this protection should not be removed – and asks concerned Canadians to contact their MPs. Bill C-9, the Combating Hate Act, was introduced in September. It proposes changes to the Criminal Code requ

Traduit de l'anglais par François Godbout Projet de loi visant à mettre fin à l'AMM pour les personnes atteintes de maladie mentale : Les personnes souffrant uniquement de maladie mentale seront admissibles à l'aide médicale à mourir (AMM) en mars 2027. Le projet de loi C-218, qui mettra fin à cette extension, a fait l'objet d'une heure de débat en décembre et un autre débat est prévu pour la fin février. Les députés voteront début mars pour décider si le projet de loi sera s