My latest in the National Post with my friend and colleague Brian Bird, on why there is nothing inherently Christian about refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, since Christians are free to accept or refuse vaccination.
Read MoreMy latest in the National Post, on why the failure of Canada’s federal party leaders to take a stand against Quebec’s Bill 21 is to their collective shame.
Read MoreMy latest in the National Post, on whether section 33 of the Charter can be used to derogate from rights and freedoms that are embedded within Canada’s constitutional architecture.
Read MoreMy latest in the National Post, on why the arrest of Alberta pastor James Coates is a constitutional abnormality, even if it is not strictly unconstitutional.
Read MoreI was interviewed on 570 News on January 28 to discuss religious freedom and the Trinity Bible Chapel situation. I’ve re-upped this segment as a teaser for what to expect on my podcast. Thanks to Mike Farwell for having me on his show to talk about such an important issue. All rights to this broadcast are held by Rogers Media, used with permission.
I was recently interviewed by Mike Farwell on 570 News to discuss the lockdown of Ontario churches, which will be lifted in parts of the province as early as next week. Thanks to Mike for having me on his show to talk about this important issue.
In most cases, refusal to comply with a judicial order will, in my view, amount to a failure to be “subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution” (1 Peter 2:13) by “[resisting] what God has appointed” and denying the authorities which “have been instituted by God” (Romans 13:1-2).
Read MoreMy latest on The Gospel Coalition, on why not all limitations of rights and freedoms necessarily infringe the Charter.
Read MoreThanks to Jamil Jivani for inviting me back on the air to chat about my recent piece in the National Post on the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on religious individuals, and to discuss my personal response as a Christian to these restrictions. (Interview begins at 13:35.)
My response in the National Post to Michael Coren’s flawed assertion that COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions do not restrict freedom of religion or worship.
It was a pleasure to come back on Jamil Jivani’s show on NEWSTALK 1010 to talk about the impact of mandatory lockdowns on churches and other religious communities. (Interview starts at 10:11.)
Will people in Toronto and Peel actually stay at home? What the lockdown means for places of worship, Guest: Kristopher Kinsinger. Friday Braintrust Panel with Lianne Bell & Matt Solberg.
I recently joined Jamil Jivani on NEWSTALK 1010 to discuss the legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsberg, and why her example should inspire us to oppose unjust and inequitable laws like Quebec’s Bill 21. Much thanks to Jamil for making my first-ever radio interview such an enjoyable experience. (Interview starts at 9:30.)
My latest in Policy Options, on why it’s in the Conservative Party’s best interest to take a stand against Bill 21 and what Erin O’Toole can do about it.
Read MoreMy latest on CBC News with Brian Bird, on the constitutional tightrope governments are walking as restrictions on peaceful assemblies stretch on during the COVID-19 emergency.
Read MoreI had the privilege of moderating a panel at the 2020 Runnymede Society National Conference on Bill 21, the Notwithstanding Clause and Section 28 of the Charter, featuring Geoff Sigalet, Leonid Sirota and Bruce Pardy. There was some lively debate, and we had a lot of fun. Check it out below.
My latest on Double Aspect, on why Quebec Bill 21 pursues the wrong kind of religious neutrality. Many thanks to Leonid Sirota for inviting me to contribute this guest post to his blog.
Read MoreMy latest in The Globe and Mail with Derek Ross, on why it’s not just Quebec’s government that needs to demonstrate a renewed commitment to religious freedom, and how Canada as a whole is at risk of losing sight of religion as a social and public good.
Read MoreThe Quebec government claims that Bill 21 is about the constitutional principle of religious neutrality. It’s not. Check out my latest in Policy Options to learn why.
Read MoreNot only is the Quebec religious symbol ban inconsistent with Canadian constitutional principles, it’s fundamentally incompatible with a Biblical understanding of what the role of the government is vis-à-vis religion. Check out my latest in The Gospel Coalition Canada to learn more.
Read MoreMy latest in Policy Options, on why the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario should consider how its assisted dying policies may keep minority groups out of the profession.
Read MoreCheck out my latest on CBC News on the federal government’s new eligibility criteria for the Canada Summer Jobs program.
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