News and Notes – July 27th, 2024
Family
Two-parent families: why they’re so important—and why there’s cause for concern in Canada
(THE HUB)
Sin damages relationships, which can often result in the deterioration of the biological family unit. Evidence shows that God’s design for family is best for children and society. Yet in Canada, God’s design is not being promoted and supported by the law.
Public Policy
Alberta’s drop in opiod deaths proves recovery model naysayers wrong
(NATIONAL POST)
Alberta has been a trendsetter when it comes to its drug policy. Recent numbers show a decrease in deaths related to opioids which is an early indicator that the recovery model may be an effective response to the opioid crisis.
Canada’s drug crisis: a wicked public policy problem (Part 1)
(ARPA CANADA)
Here is a throwback to a series of articles published on our site back in January. Our society is not approving of drug dependency. So how do so many become addicted? Why do some stay addicted while others succeed in quitting? What will help solve the problem of drug addiction?
Gender and sexuality
‘The whole world is waking up’: anti-porn age verification laws see sweeping success nationwide
(NATIONAL CATHOLIC REGISTER)
In Canada, Bill S-210 is being considered in the House of Commons and would introduce protections to keep children from accessing sexually explicit material. In the United States, several states have introduced similar legislation that is having great success in keeping minors from accessing harmful content online.
Pre-Born Human Rights
Valuing those with Down syndrome
(LIFE NEWS)
Abortion is a tool used to reject those who are different. Although Canadian statistics on abortion are vague at best, international studies consistently report that as many as 90% of pre-born children diagnosed with Down syndrome are aborted. Originally published on WeNeedALaw.ca, this blog was re-shared by Life News.
