Christian Legal Fellowship’s Osgoode Chapter convened an expert panel discussion on Quebec’s Bill 21 in collaboration with Osgoode’s Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA), Muslim Law Students’ Association (MLSA), and South Asian Law Students’ Association (SALSA).

Ever wonder what CLF does and what we're all about? CLF's Executive Director & General Counsel Derek Ross was interviewed on Canadian Justice and gives an overview of CLF's work, mission, and vision for what's ahead. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!

The inaugural CLF Law Student Summit took place in London, ON, from August 27-29, and was an opportunity for Christian law students across Canada to gather and be encouraged as they prepared to start a new school year. Learn more about the Summit in this Report.

CLF recently provided written submissions to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which has been examining how to “build back better” from the COVID-19 pandemic from a disability rights perspective.

CLF has been welcomed to participate as a friend of the court in the Bill 21 challenge at the Court of Appeal of Quebec.

On June 30, 2021, the Government of Canada released its Second Annual Report on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Canada. The post summarizes some disturbing data that, unfortunately, confirms some of the concerns that CLF and others have repeatedly warned decision makers about.

Last week, the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics released its final report based on its investigative work into online sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse material. CLF was grateful for the opportunity to present written submissions to the Committee. This post summarizes the report and some of its key findings.

Today, we are honoured to celebrate Indigenous peoples and the many ways they enrich our country, legal profession, and faith communities – including Christian Legal Fellowship.

On June 9, 2021, CLF submitted a written brief on freedom of thought to the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief. The Special Rapporteur sought input on respecting, protecting, and fulfilling freedom of thought within UN member states, which will inform his report to the 76th Session of the U.N. General Assembly this September.

“Respect for and accommodation of independent physician conscience is crucial to the continuation of medical practice as a fundamentally humanitarian endeavour, and not simply a technician’s trade.”

“For the second time in three years, the Supreme Court of Canada has unanimously affirmed that theological questions are not to be decided by secular courts, and that religious disputes may only be considered where there is clearly a legal right at stake.”

On Friday, May 14, CLF made written submissions to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) concerning its medical assistance in dying (MAID) and human rights policies, as part of a CPSO consultation.

On May 5, CLF submitted a brief to Parliament's Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, pertaining to the Committee's work on the Protection of Privacy and Reputation on Platforms such as Pornhub.

The Quebec Superior Court has largely upheld Bill 21 as constitutional. While a disappointing outcome, Derek Ross writes, the decision affirms a number of important principles for religious freedom and equality.

Bill C-7 is now law in Canada. Learn more about what this means and why many groups, including CLF, are concerned.

On February 8, 2021, CLF wrote to members of both houses of the Canadian Parliament, urging a sober second look at Bill C-7: An Act to amend the Code (medical assistance in dying). Of particular note, Bill C-7 proposes to expand access to euthanasia to persons with disabilities even if they are not near death.

The federal government is expected to introduce legislation in coming weeks to reduce or eliminate the presence of “harmful” content on social media and other digital platforms. This initiative is consistent with the government’s top legislative priorities, as listed in the Prime Minister’s January 15 mandate letter to cabinet.

This is a case comment on the SCC Aga hearing and case.

On November 12, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada granted CLF leave to intervene in Aga.

MAiD was initially presented as an exceptional mechanism, to be employed only to hasten an already-imminent death, in order to prevent suffering in the final stages of the dying process. However, in just four years since its legalization in Canada, it is being expanded far beyond this limited role.