OAPCE-Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education

Concerns Over Bill C-9 and Religious Freedom

Concerns Over Bill C-9 and Religious Freedom

Canada’s Bill C-9 has raised serious concerns among Catholic leaders and parents, who warn it could undermine Catholic education and erode constitutionally protected religious freedoms. Critics argue the bill sets a troubling precedent by pressuring faith-based institutions to conform to government ideology at the expense of conscience rights, parental authority, and the long-standing role of Catholic schools in Canada’s education system. Catholics and all Canadians who value religious freedom are urged to contact their Members of Parliament, stay informed, and speak out to defend parental rights and faith-based education.

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