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Archdiocese Found Vicariously Liable in Mount Cashel Sexual Assault Appeal By Sean S. Carter, Jennifer M. Leddy and Terrance S. Cartery. Church Law Bulletin No. 58, August 27, 2020. Learn more >>>
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Voluntary Association's Constitution and By-Laws Found to be Contractual By Jacqueline M. Demczur and Esther S.J. Oh. Church Law Bulletin No. 57, January 30, 2020. Learn more >>>
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Legal Challenges and Options for Boards of Religious Institutes in Transition Presented by Terrance S. Carter at The 31st Annual Conference Association of Treasurers of Religious Institutes.
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Ontario Court of Appeal Affirms Patients' Right to Effective Referral By Jennifer M. Leddy. Church Law Bulletin No. 56, May 30, 2019. Learn more >>>
Charity & NFP Law Update - April 2019 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>
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Canon Law Meets Civil Law in the Operation of Religious Institutes Presented by Fr. Francis G. Morrisey and Terrance S. Carter at The 31st Annual Conference Association of Treasurers of Religious Institutes.
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Canon Law Meets Civil Law in the Operation of Religious Institutes: Outline of Select Issues to Consider Presented by Fr. Francis G. Morrisey and Terrance S. Carter at The 31st Annual Conference Association of Treasurers of Religious Institutes.
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Charity & NFP Law Update - September 2018 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>
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SCC Upholds Denial of Accreditation of Trinity Western Due To Mandatory Covenant By Terrance S. Carter, Sean Carter and Theresa L.M. Man. Church Law Bulletin No. 55, June 28, 2018. Learn more >>>
Supreme Court Upholds Religious Autonomy in Wall Decision By Terrance S. Carter, Sean Carter and Theresa L.M. Man. Church Law Bulletin No. 54, June 28, 2018. Learn more >>>
Charity & NFP Law Update - May 2018 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>
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Reconciling Physician and Patient Rights By Jennifer M. Leddy. Church Law Bulletin No. 53, February 27, 2018. Learn more >>>
Charity & NFP Law Update - January 2018 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>
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Ontario Court Of Appeal Upholds Denial of Religious Accommodation Request By Sean S. Carter. Church Law Bulletin No. 52, November 30, 2017. Learn more >>>
Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies the Scope of Freedom of Religion By Jennifer M. Leddy. Church Law Bulletin No. 51, November 30, 2017. Learn more >>>
Charity & NFP Law Update - October 2017 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>
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Jedi Order Denied Charitable Status for Advancement of Religion By Terrance S. Carter, Jennifer M. Leddy. Church Law Bulletin No. 49, May 25, 2017. Learn more >>>
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Court Summarily Dismisses Volunteer's Personal Injury Claim Against a Church By Sean S. Carter, Litigation Bulletin No. 2, March 30, 2017. Learn more >>>
Charity & NFP Law Update - February 2017 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>
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Charity & NFP Law Update - November 2016 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>
Trinity Western University Wins in B.C.C.A. By Jennifer M. Leddy Charity & NFP Law Bulletin No. 394, November 24, 2016. Learn more >>>
2016 Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar Materials Church & Charity Law Seminar Handouts Learn more >>>
Charity & NFP Law Update - October 2016 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>
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Alberta Appeal Court Affirms Juristiction To Review Unfair Church Discipline By Esther S.J. Oh. Church Law Bulletin No. 48, September 29, 2016. Learn more >>>
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Ontario Human Rights Commission Updates Policy on Creed By Barry Kwasniewski Charity & NFP Law Bulletin No. 378, February 25, 2016. Learn more >>>
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Court of Appeal Clarifies Approach of Court in Religious Property Disputes By Ryan M. Prendergast. Church Law Bulletin No. 47, October 29, 2014. Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - September 2014 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>
Court Permits Pastor's Wrongful Dismissal Lawsuit To Proceed By Barry W. Kwasniewski. Church Law Bulletin No. 46, September 25, 2014. Learn more >>>
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Charity Law Update - November/December 2013 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
20th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar Presentation materials are now available. Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - October 2013 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - September 2013 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
Religious School Wins Rare Delay of Revocation By Ryan M. Prendergast. Charity Law Bulletin No. 321, September 26, 2013. Learn more >>>
Ontario Human Rights Tribunal Rules That Atheism Is Protected As a 'Creed' By Sean S. Carter, Terrance S. Carter and Jennifer M. Leddy. Church Law Bulletin No. 45, September 26, 2013. Learn more >>>
Quebec Charter Challenges Freedom of Religion By Jennifer M. Leddy. Church Law Bulletin No. 44, September 25, 2013. Learn more >>>
Ontario Human Rights Tribunal Rules that Atheism is a Creed/Religion Decision in R.C. v. District School Board of Niagara released August 13th, 2013. Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - July/August 2013 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
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Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec Assembly 2013 held in Etobicoke, Ontario, included a presentation by Terrance S. Carter entitled "The In's and Out's of the CNCA and the ONCA for Churches" on June 15, 2013. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - May 2013 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
In Memoriam - Jane Burke-Robertson It is with great sadness that we announce that our friend and colleague, Jane Burke Robertson, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - April 2013 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
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Top Court Affirms Balanced Approach to Competing Charter Rights By Jennifer M. Leddy. Church Law Bulletin No. 43, January 30, 2013. Learn more >>>
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Top Court to Hear Case on Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Treatment
On December 10, 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear a significant case about who decides when life-sustaining treatment may be withdrawn. The patient's physicians maintain that they can withdraw life-sustaining treatment without the consent of the substitute decision maker if it is no longer medically indicated and that to hold otherwise would encourage patients to insist on treatments that are medically futile. The patient's wife, who is his substitute decision-maker, takes the position that the medical measures are of benefit to her husband because they are keeping him alive and that he is entitled to remain alive until she thinks that that there is no hope for his recovery.
In the Rasouli case, the Supreme Court of Canada will determine whether the physicians can remove his life-sustaining treatment solely on the basis of their medical opinion or if they must obtain the consent of the substitute decision maker and, failing that, a ruling from the Consent and Capacity Board established under the Ontario Health Care Consent Act. The case is of particular interest to health care and religious charities and to those who are concerned about and reflect upon end-of-life decisions. For more background about the facts, the issues and decisions in the courts below, see Charity Law Bulletin No. 256. Learn more >>>
19th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar Seminar and Speaker Details and Acknowledgements. Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - October 2012 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
Mission Drift and Corporate Objects By Terrance S. Carter and Barry W. Bussey. Church Law Bulletin No. 42, October 26, 2012. Learn more >>>
Association of Treasurers of Religious Institutes 25th Anniversary included a presentation by Karen J. Cooper on September 30, 2012, entitled "Essential Charity Law Update." PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>
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Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC) Conference 2012 included a presentation by Terrance S. Carter with Barry Bussey entitled "Mission Drift and Corporate Objects" on September 25, 2012. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>
Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC) Conference 2012 included a presentation by Terrance S. Carter entitled "Foreign Activities: How to Get Ready for a CRA Audit" on September 25, 2012. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - July/August 2012 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
2012 Christian Legal Institute hosted by the Christian Legal Fellowship in London, Ontario, included a presentation by Terrance S. Carter, entitled "Current Legal Issues in Charity Law" on August 23, 2012. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - June 2012 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
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"Ministerial Exception" Precludes Application of U.S. Discrimination Law By Esther S.J. Oh. Church Law Bulletin No. 41, April 26, 2012. Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - March 2012 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
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Freedom of Religion and Parental Rights By Jennifer M. Leddy. Church Law Bulletin No. 40, February 28, 2012. Learn more >>>
Christian Legal Fellowship (CLF) 2012 National Christian Law Student Conference hosted at Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, Ontario, February 24-26, 2012, included a presentation by Terrance S. Carter entitled "Personal Reflection on Integration of Faith and Practice." Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - January 2012 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - November/December 2011 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
Advancement of Religion: Discussion Rekindled By Jennifer M. Leddy and Terrance S. Carter. Church Law Bulletin No. 39, November 30, 2011. Learn more >>>
Protecting People Worldwide: Risk and Insurance for Missions, Relief and Development Organizations Presented by Kenneth A. Hall at the 18th Annual Church & Charity Law™ Seminar on November 10, 2011. Reproduced with permission from The Advantage, a publication of Robertson Hall Insurance. Learn more >>>
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Charity Law Update - October 2011 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
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Community Dialogue on Human Rights Relating To Freedom of Religion By Barry W. Kwasniewski. Church Law Bulletin No. 37, September 29, 2011. Learn more >>>
More Technical Interpretations on the Clergy Residence Deduction By Jennifer M. Leddy and Terrance S. Carter. Church Law Bulletin No. 38, September 29, 2011. Learn more >>>
Federal Court Limits Questions on Religious Belief By Jennifer M. Leddy. Church Law Bulletin No. 36, September 29, 2011. Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - July/August 2011 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
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Church Diocese Liable for Volunteer's Injuries - New Brunswick Court of Appeal By Barry W. Kwasniewski. Church Law Bulletin No. 35, June 22, 2011. Learn more >>>
Refugee Claim Turned Down Because Claimant Unable To Prove Sincerity of Religious Belief By Jennifer M. Leddy. Church Law Bulletin No. 34, June 22, 2011. Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - May 2011 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
Human Rights Tribunal Finds Social Organization Discriminated In Expelling Falun Gong Practitioner By Terrance S. Carter and Ryan M. Prendergast. Church Law Bulletin No. 33, May 26, 2011. Learn more >>>
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Human Rights Tribunal Confirms it has no Jurisdiction to Scrutinize Content of Religious Beliefs by Jennifer M. Leddy Learn more >>>
Important Case on Reconciling Competing Charter Values on Its Way to the Supreme Court of Canada by Jennifer M. Leddy Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - March 2011 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
Budget 2011 Will Have Broad Impact on the Charitable Sector By Theresa L.M. Man, Karen J. Cooper, Terrance S. Carter and Ryan M. Prendergast. Charity Law Bulletin No. 245, March 30, 2011. Learn more >>>
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Public Officials and Freedom of Religion: The Marriage Commissioners Reference by Jennifer M. Leddy Church Law Bulletin No.32 Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - January 2011 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments. Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - November 2008 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Freedom of Religion by Jennifer M. Leddy. Learn more >>>
2010 Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar was held on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at the Portico Community Church in Mississauga, with over 800 in attendance Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - November/December 2010 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
2009 Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar was held on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the Young-Nak Korean Presbyterian Church of Toronto, with over 600 in attendance Presentation Materials now available Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - October 2010 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
Veiled Testimony: Reconciling Competing Charter Rights by Jennifer M. Leddy Church Law Bulletin No.31 Learn more >>>
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Government of Canada Fund to Match Individuals' Donations to Flood Relief Efforts in Pakistan by Terrance S. Carter Charity Law Bulletin No.223 Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - July/August 2010 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
St. Paul University's Faculty of Canon Law Legal Seminar held at the university in Ottawa, Ontario, on August 18-25, 2010, included the following presentation: "Points saillants des exigencies de l'ARC pour les instituts religieux" by Karen J. Cooper Learn more >>>
St. Paul University's Faculty of Canon Law Legal Seminar held at the university in Ottawa, Ontario, on August 18-25, 2010, included the following presentation: "Highlights of CRA Compliance Requirements for Religious Institutes" by Karen J. Cooper Learn more >>>
St. Paul University's Faculty of Canon Law Legal Seminar held at the university in Ottawa, Ontario, on August 18-25, 2010, included the following presentation: "Investment Policy" by Terrance S. Carter and Jennifer M. Leddy Learn more >>>
St. Paul University's Faculty of Canon Law Legal Seminar held at the university in Ottawa, Ontario, on August 18-25, 2010, included the following presentation: "Facility Use Policies and Agreements: What To Consider To Protect Your Religious Institute" by Terrance S. Carter and Jennifer M. Leddy Learn more >>>
St. Paul University's Faculty of Canon Law Legal Seminar held at the university in Ottawa, Ontario, on August 18-25, 2010, included the following presentation: "Corporate Structures and Religious Institutes" by Terrance S. Carter and Jennifer M. Leddy Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - June 2010 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
Technical Interpretations Re: Clergy Residence Deduction by Jennifer M. Leddy Church Law Bulletin No.30 Learn more >>>
Air India Report Warns Against Hindering the Work of "Honest Charities" On June 17, 2010 the Final Air India Report was released. The link to the full report is http://www.majorcomm.ca/en/reports/finalreport/.
The Report's Volume 5 on Terrorist Financing will be of particular interest to charities. Several of the recommendations contained in Volume 5 are encouraging for charities, specifically the following:
"It is essential that measures to defeat the use of charities or NPOs for TF [terrorist financing] not unnecessarily impede the valuable activities of legitimate organizations. Any new guidelines or best practices that the CRA may contemplate to help it address TF in the charitable sector should be developed in close cooperation with the charitable sector. The work of honest charities should not be hindered because of unrealistic guidelines or best practices."
The 2010 Christian Legal Intervention Academy hosted by Faith and Freedom Alliance at St. Michael's College in Toronto, Ontario, included the following presentation: "Human Rights Concerns: What Churches And Religious Organizations Can Do In Response" by Terrance S. Carter Learn more >>>
The 2010 Christian Legal Intervention Academy hosted by Faith and Freedom Alliance at St. Michael's College in Toronto, Ontario, included the following presentation: "Human Rights: an Overview" by Mervyn F. White Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - May 2010 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - April 2010 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
Divisional Court Decision Provides Mixed Results in Christian Horizons Appeal by Jennifer M. Leddy and Terrance S. Carter Church Law Bulletin No.29 Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - March 2010 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - February 2010 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
Do Public Officials Have the Right to Refuse Public Services On The Basis Of Personal Conviction by Jennifer M. Leddy The Government of Saskatchewan has referred to the Court of Appeal two possible legislative options that would allow civil marriage commissioners not to perform marriages that are contrary to their religious beliefs. The Government is seeking the Court's opinion on whether either or both options would meet the requirements of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The implications of the Reference are wider than the marriage issue because the case concerns the right of public officials, as distinct from religious officials, to refuse to provide a public service on the basis of personal conviction. The issue has attracted a number of intervenors, including: the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, the Christian Legal Fellowship and EGALE Canada. The Reference is scheduled to be heard by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal on May 13-14, 2010.
Divine Perspectives on Your Career was presented by Jennifer Leddy at the 2010 National Christian Law Student Conference at the University of Ottawa
Charity Law Update - January 2010 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
Understanding CRA's New Guidance on Fundraising was presented by Terrance S. Carter as part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto - ShareLife Agencies session Learn more >>>
Cornwall Inquiry Releases Report with Recommendations Regarding the Prevention Of and Responses to Child Abuse by Terrance S. Carter and Esther S.J. Oh Church Law Bulletin No.28 Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - December 2009 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - November 2009 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - October 2009 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
Top Court Minimizes Freedom of Religion in Hutterite Case by Jennifer M. Leddy Church Law Bulletin No.27 Learn more >>>
Charity Law Update - September 2009 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments Learn more >>>
The Canadian Council of Christian Charities Annual Conference, held in Mississauga, Ontario, included the following presentation: "CRA's Proposed New Guidance on Advancement of Religion as a Charitable Purpose" by Terrance S. Carter and Jennifer M. Leddy Learn more >>>
The Canadian Council of Christian Charities Annual Conference, held in Mississauga, Ontario, included the following presentation: "CRA's New Policy on Canadian Charities Operating Outside of Canada" by Terrance S. Carter Learn more >>>
Freedom of Religion No Defence to Refusal to File Income Tax Return by Jennifer M. Leddy On August 20, 2009 the New Brunswick Court of Appeal held that freedom of religion under the Canadian Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms does not protect those who refuse to file income tax returns, because certain government programs are contrary to their religion. In the case of David T. Little and Her Majesty the Queen, the appellant refused to file his income tax return, and by implication pay taxes because he opposed abortion and the funding of abortion on the grounds of religion.
While accepting that the appellant's position on abortion is sincerely rooted in his religion, the Court denied his right to refuse to file his income tax return because he disagreed with government policies or expenditures. Otherwise, everyone who disagreed with the direction of government could stop paying taxes but continue to receive public benefits. According to the Court, the payment of income taxes does not imply support for government policy and refusals to pay taxes are "simply acts of civil disobedience intended to bring about change in government policy, the law or both." Nothing in the payment of taxes compels the taxpayer to agree with government policy or prevents him or her from advocating a contrary view.
The court drew a contrast between forcing a pacifist to participate in military service which would infringe freedom of religion under the Charter and the pacifist refusing to file tax returns or to pay taxes which would not be protected under the Charter. The remedy in the latter case is to work to change the policy through the political process. It will be interesting to see how this case is applied to health care workers who refuse to participate in medical procedures or offer medical services that are contrary to their religion or conscience.
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Generally, the Province of Quebec takes the position that the challenged provisions, which are largely the controlled provisions, intrude on provincial jurisdiction relating to the regulation of health care and medical practice. The Federal Government argues that the Act deals with a single subject and seeks to respond in an integrated matter to the various aspects. According to the Federal Government, the Act deals not only with health but also with morality and public safety and is thus an appropriate subject for the criminal law power.
Two religious organizations involved at many stages in the development of the policy and Act were granted intervener status in the Supreme Court of Canada and allowed to file a written argument, but not to make oral submissions. The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops argued that the appeal raised profound social, moral and philosophical questions which engage not only the question of division of powers but the underlying principles of our Constitution and legal system. They asserted that human life and dignity as well as the dignity of human procreation should be respected and protected uniformly across Canada.
The Act was the result of fifteen years of public consultations, beginning with the Royal Commission on New Reproductive Technologies that was established in 1989. Given its long gestation period, the many organizations and professionals from diverse sectors that participated in the process will be most interested in the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada.
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