Canadians Are Finally Speaking Up

Talk Truth 04.23.26 - Faytene Grasseschi | Faytene Grasseschi breaks down growing concerns around Bill C9 and what it could mean for freedom of faith in Canada. From viral call-to-action campaigns to hundreds of thousands of Canadians making their voices heard, this conversation highlights the real impact of civic engagement. It also explores Canada’s shifting legal landscape, the role of faith in public life, and why staying silent may no longer be an option.Disclaimer: Faytene Grasseschi appeared on this interview in her capacity as a private Canadian citizen, not representing V-Kol Media Ministries or TheCry Canada. The views she expressed on this program were her own.00:00 – Opening + foundational verse01:36 – Introducing Faytene Grasseschi02:50 – Background: faith & politics in Canada03:29 – What is Bill C9?04:58 – Government trend against faith groups05:46 – Why people are alarmed06:28 – Charter rights vs real enforcement07:27 – Canada’s Christian foundation discussion08:55 – Competing rights in courts10:45 – Canada’s faith history11:24 – Faith pushed out of public life12:16 – Why engagement matters13:32 – Sharing real stories publicly15:32 – Call to action explained17:16 – Why phone calls work18:30 – Massive public response19:11 – Will C9 still pass?19:43 – Political shifts after elections20:31 – Prayer + action22:00 – “If not now, then when?” book23:41 – How close elections really are25:16 – Why every vote matters25:50 – National Day of Prayer announcement27:05 – Closing thoughts