Convivium brings you news, commentary and research on issues affecting daily life for Canadians of all faiths.
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  Why Vote?

  Hannah Marazzi

  Convivium’s Hannah Marazzi calls fellow Canadians to act on their democratic right to vote, a freedom not shared by all countries around the world. 

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  Yuk-Yuks for Election 2019

  Raymond J. de Souza

  Convivium’s Father Raymond de Souza applauds the Rhinoceros Party’s return in the federal campaign because, he argues, every election needs its clown car.

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  Who Will Win Monday’s Vote?

  Matthew Lau

  Given that most election platforms amount to buying votes with other people’s money, writes Matthew Lau, it’s the rich who pay, the poor who suffer, and the middle class that scoops up the winnings.

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  Stigma and Shame

  Barry Bussey

  When Ontario’s Court of Appeal trampled conscience rights for medical professionals last week, it grievously wounded the entire body of religious believers across Canada, argues lawyer Barry Bussey.

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  Scheer Faith

  Alan Hustak

  As the Conservative leadership race approaches its climax, we bring you Convivium contributor Alan Hustak's 2014 interview with Andrew Scheer. Examining the role of faith in public and personal life, the former Speaker of the House of Commons shares his perspective on parliament and his own robust Roman Catholic faith. 

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  Standing Up For Trinity Western’s Board

  Ray Pennings

  Cardus Executive Vice-President Ray Pennings challenges social media “experts” disparaging TWU’s volunteer board for altering its Community Covenant. Agree or disagree, with the decision, the members served with honour and sincerity, Pennings argues.