The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) is pleased with the decision released by the Supreme Court of Canada in the Cuthbertson v.Rasouli case. The decision affirms the place of patient consent and personal beliefs in life-support decisions. It also confirms that physicians are required to obtain consent from a patient, or their substitute decision-maker if … Read more
In a case in which The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) intervened, the British Columbia Court of Appeal (BCCA) ruled in Carter v. Canada that only Parliament is constitutionally empowered to consider changes to Canada’s law prohibiting assisted suicide and euthanasia. In doing so, the BCCA overturned a 2012 trial judge’s ruling which had carved … Read more
Evangelical Fellowship of Canada vice-president and general legal counsel Don Hutchinson, along with others, has signed a statement requesting that Bill 52, the bill introduced by the Government of Quebec to legalize euthanasia in the province, be withdrawn. More information is available online. Call 613-233-9868 x 322.
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada issued a statement regarding the Charter of Quebec Values. "The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) condemns the measure as it strips targeted groups of Quebec citizens of the opportunity to seek or retain employment with the provincial government, potentially with municipal governments and, according to the minister responsible, he hopes … Read more
On the first anniversary of the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking, the Action Coalition on Human Trafficking Alberta, the Alliance Against Modern Slavery, the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, International Justice Mission Canada, the Salvation Army and World Vision, together recognize the Government of Canada’s commitment to addressing the heinous crime of human trafficking … Read more
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada made a statement about the unvotability decision on Conservative MP Mark Warawa's (Langley, B.C.) motion regarding sex-selection. The full statement is available online. Call 613-233-9868 x 332.
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) will appear before the British Columbia Court of Appeal (B.C.C.A.) as an intervener in the Carter v. Canada (Attorney General) case. The case, which is being heard by the court beginning March 18, is a challenge to Canada’s laws that prohibit assisting someone to commit suicide. More information is … Read more
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada said the Supreme Court of Canada released a unanimous decision in the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission v. William Whatcott case, which challenged the right to expression of religious comment, however controversial and unpopular, in public policy dialogue. In 2001 and 2002, Whatcott distributed flyers to neighbourhoods in Saskatchewan. Vehement in tone … Read more
On Feb. 27, the Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision in the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission v. William Whatcott case, which involves the expression of religious comment in public policy dialogue. The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada intervened in the case which was heard by the court on Oct. 12, 2011. Fellowship vice-president and … Read more
Counsel for The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada will appear before the Supreme Court of Canada on the Cuthbertson v.Rasouli case. The case will determine whether physicians are required to obtain consent from a patient, or their substitute decision maker if they are incapacitated, before withdrawing life support. More information is available online. Call 613-233-9868 x … Read more
