Ep 12: The News Scroll - October Edition

In this episode of The Canadian Reformer we publish the first edition of the News Scroll, a select summary of current events in Canada.#1 Lich and Barber Sentenced to House ArrestFreedom Convoy leaders Chris Barber and Tamara Lich will largely remain free after being handed a conditional sentence in the Ontario Court of Justice for their involvement in the Freedom Convoy.* Juno News Article* Epoch Times Article* Media Scrum with Tamara Lich LawyerCall to Action:1. Email your MP. Ask them if they think Chris Barber and Tamara Lich have been treated fairly under the law. Ask them if repeat offenders are being treated fairly under the law. Find your MP here https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/search2. Consider praying for our Supreme Court Justices#2 BC NDP Condemns ARPA CanadaOn October 6th, 43 MLAs in the BC Legislature voted to condemn ARPA’s “intolerant” views. This condemning of ARPA was led by NDP Burnaby East MLA Rohini Arora.* ARPA Condemned by Legislature – ARPA article* NDP sets a trap – Opinion article by Vancouver Sun* MLA Dallas Brodie speaks against the motion* NDP and Greens Block debate on bill restricting gender transitions for minors – Juno News* Let Kids Be – March in Ottawa – Video RecapCall to Action:1. Share this story with Christian friends in Canada.2. Pray for ARPA Canada leadership.3. Consider signing the OneBC Petition to stop gender transition of minors HERE4. Email your MLA. (from ARPA article) Take a moment to reach out with respect and love to your MLA and voice your support for ARPA. Encourage them not to be afraid to discuss the issues that desperately need our government’s attention – issues like medical transitioning for minors, euthanasia for those with a mental illness, or SOGI in schools – but to boldly hold the government to account. Find your MLA’s email at https://www.leg.bc.ca/members#3 Ban of Public Prayer coming to Quebec?The Quebec government has announced plans to ban public prayer. Although the idea of a prayer ban is unpopular in English Canada, it will play well with segments of the Quebec electorate uneasy about immigration and religion. It helps the government firmly signal its support for Quebec’s now-dominant secular religion, one that treats other religious practices as a private matter with no place in public life.* Quebec Moves to Outlaw Prayer in Public Spaces – ARPA Canada* City Councilors push for vote on public prayer ban- Gazette* Quebec Premier reacts to large Muslim groups – Rebel NewsCall to Action:1. Share this story with Christian friends in Canada.2. Pray this motion to ban public prayer will be heavily revised or scraped, and for Christian values and principles to return in Quebec.#4 Bill C-9 and Canada’s Anti-Hate NetworkAlthough the Criminal Code prohibits the willful promotion of hatred and the public incitement of hatred, the term “hatred” is undefined. While Bill C-9 defines hatred so as to exclude disdain, dislike, or offence, it still relies on understanding the motivation behind a person’s actions as well as the effect it has on the emotions of others. Hatred is a real sin. But government and law enforcement cannot discern the degree of hatred in one’s heart, though they can judge and punish the things they do.* New Hate Speech Legislation in Canada – ARPA Canada* Liberals silent on funding for “anti-hate” group – Juno News* What is the Anti-Hate Network about? – Official WebsiteCall to action:1. Email your MP. Tell them you are against the new hate speech bill as it is currently written, and that you would rather see law enforcement and judges enforce the law justly to protect its citizens. Find your MP here https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/search“Like, share and subscribe to our Substack page” to support our podcast.Follow us on X: https://x.com/CanadaReformers*Disclaimer: The views expressed in all podcast and written posts are solely my own and do not reflect the views of any employer or any associated organizations or groups. This disclaimer serves to protect individuals and entities from liability and create a boundary between personal and professional expression. This is a legal statement.Do you have feedback or questions for us? Did you find an error?Interested in sponsoring or advertising with us?Write to us at [email protected] to buy us a coffee?E-transfer us at [email protected] next time… God bless you, God bless Canada. Get full access to Canadian Reformer at canadianreformer.substack.com/subscribe