Decrees, Statements, Letters, Briefs
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) releases numerous official documents every year. Some are under the form of decrees, while others are public statements, pastoral letters, or briefs. Only a few documents published before 1996 are available online.
Comment by the Catholic Organization for Life and Family on the Supreme Court of Canada Decision in the Case of the Minister of Justice v. Burns and Rafay
Wednesday, February 14 2001
The Catholic Organization for Life and Family (COLF) welcomes the unanimous decision of the Supreme Court of Canada that two Canadian citizens accused of murder cannot be extradited to face trial unless the United States authorities provide assurances that they will not face the death penalty. The decision is a…
Letter to the President of Development and Peace Concerning the March for Women
Tuesday, February 13 2001
Ms. Susan McNamara Scott President National Council Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace 5633 Sherbrooke Street East Montreal, Quebec H1N 1A3 Dear Ms. McNamara Scott: As President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), I lend my full support to the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace…
The Common Good or Exclusion: A Choice for Canadians
Thursday, February 01 2001
New Millennium, New Government, New Resolve? 1. On November 27, 2000, Canadians elected a majority Liberal government to lead the country into the new millennium. Four other political parties will also be represented in the House of Commons. While electoral campaigns should be privileged opportunities for all citizens to reflect…
The Catholic Organization for Life and Family Comment on the Supreme Court of Canada Decision in the Case of Her Majesty the Queen V John Robin Sharpe
Thursday, January 25 2001
The Catholic Organization for Life and Family (COLF) is relieved that the Supreme Court of Canada has largely upheld the law against possession of child pornography. We have concerns, however, about the two exceptions the Court has made to the law, given the extreme vulnerability of children. We affirm with…
Comment by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops in response to a letter from Her Excellency Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada
Wednesday, January 17 2001
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) appreciates the considerate and speedy response dated 17 January 2001 from Her Excellency Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, to a letter of 16 January 2001 from CCCB President Bishop Gerald Wiesner, OMI, concerning a message sent from her office on the occasion…
Comment on the Supreme Court of Canada Decision in Robert William Latimer vs Her Majesty the Queen
Wednesday, January 17 2001
The Catholic Group for Health Justice and Life, which intervened in the Supreme Court of Canada in the Robert Latimer case, welcomes the unanimous decision of the Court which upheld his conviction and mandatory sentencing for the murder of his twelve year old severely disabled daughter, Tracy. The Court’s decision…