This paper answers questions such as "What is Canon Law?" and "What are its sources, uses, and its theological basis in the Roman Catholic Church?" Fr. Laschuk, the Judicial Vicar for the Archdiocese of Toronto, also explores Christian and canonical understandings of the proper relationship between church and state and between civil and canon law. This paper is the second in a series of three papers published by the Cardus Religious Freedom Institute on the intersection of civil and canon law.
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The Role of Canon Law in the Catholic Tradition and the Question of Church and State
January 14, 2019
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Canon Law and its Intersection with Civil Law Throughout Canadian History
January 7, 2019
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How Comfortable Are Canadians Talking About Religion?
December 17, 2018
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Ontario Curriculum Consultation Submission
This submission to the Ontario Ministry of Education offers several recommendations to improve education policy and learning in Ontario. The report offers incremental steps to enhance parental choice, increase educational diversity for the common good, and establish a more accountable and cooperative relationship with Ontario's growing independent school sector.
December 10, 2018
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Please Say Yes?
Why Marriage Should Be Included in Modern Sexuality Education Curricula
December 6, 2018
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The Imperative of Conscience Rights
Grappling with the relevance of freedom of conscience and its robust protection.
December 4, 2018
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Living La Vida Lonely
November 12, 2018
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Better is Possible
A proposal to improve schooling for all
November 6, 2018
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Cardus Education Survey 2018: Ontario Bulletin
October 24, 2018