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The Latest Religious Incident Reverberating Across Canada: Bill C-9 and the Arc of History
In July 1940, the federal government banned Jehovah’s Witnesses (JWs). As William Kaplan explains, it became “illegal for Jehovah’s Witnesses to worship God as they wished—and the law was vigorously enforced. Beatings, mob action, police persecution, as well as state...
Religious Freedom—Oppose Bill C-9!
Your Voice Is Needed Now to Protect Freedom of Faith and Expression in Canada What’s Happening? Bill C-9, currently before Parliament, poses a direct threat to long-standing religious freedoms and freedom of expression in Canada. While presented as an “anti-hate”...
Canada’s Free Future Under Threat: A Pattern of Overreach and Suppression
In recent years, the fabric of Canadian civil liberties—particularly freedom of speech and religion—has been quietly unraveling. A troubling pattern has emerged when examining the actions of government leaders, legislative proposals, and influential figures like Mark...
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Merry Christmas! A Respite In A Troubled World
Good evening, everyone, As we gather on this Christmas Eve, we find ourselves in a moment of reflection, much like the world experienced during the trying times of World War II. In his 1941 Christmas Speech, Winston Churchill reminded us of the immense struggle for...
The Latest Religious Incident Reverberating Across Canada: Bill C-9 and the Arc of History – Tea With Barry
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Budget Implications on Religious Organizations in Canada Submitted to: Department of Finance Canada90 Elgin StreetOttawa, ONK1A 0G5 BY EMAIL: yourbudget-votrebudget@fin.gc.ca Submitted by: Barry W. Bussey, PhD. President & CEO First Freedoms Foundation Suite 101,...
2024 Year End Report
Dear Supporters of the First Freedoms Foundation, As we reflect on the activities and impact of our organization in 2024, we are grateful for your continued support and commitment to preserving and promoting fundamental freedoms in Canada. This year has been marked by...
Canadian Journal of First Freedoms: Call for Papers
In 1968, then-Minister of Justice Pierre Trudeau opined that “A constitutional bill of rights in Canada would guarantee the fundamental freedoms of the individual from interference, whether federal or provincial. It would as well...