Canadians Are Finally Speaking Up
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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 verse 01:36 – Introducing Faytene Grasseschi 02:50 – Background: faith & politics in Canada 03:29 – What is Bill C9? 04:58 – Government trend against faith groups 05:46 – Why people are alarmed 06:28 – Charter rights vs real enforcement 07:27 – Canada’s Christian foundation discussion 08:55 – Competing rights in courts 10:45 – Canada’s faith history 11:24 – Faith pushed out of public life 12:16 – Why engagement matters 13:32 – Sharing real stories publicly 15:32 – Call to action explained 17:16 – Why phone calls work 18:30 – Massive public response 19:11 – Will C9 still pass? 19:43 – Political shifts after elections 20:31 – Prayer + action 22:00 – “If not now, then when?” book 23:41 – How close elections really are 25:16 – Why every vote matters 25:50 – National Day of Prayer announcement 27:05 – Closing thoughts
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