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Sep 1, 2021 · The Equality Act contains some good aspects, but there are even more negative elements. In addition to stripping away protection that religious institutions enjoy from the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), the bill would deal a catastrophic blow to women’s rights.
Apr 9, 2021 · By Robert G. Marshall ( bio - articles - email ) | Apr 09, 2021. The so-called Equality Act, HR 5, pushed by President Biden and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, will prevent churches which follow...
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Apr 21, 2021 · Jonathan Montpetit · CBC News · Posted: Apr 21, 2021 1:00 AM PDT | Last Updated: April 22, 2021. People take part in a demonstration following a Superior Court ruling on Bill 21, Quebec's...
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What the Equality Act sets out to do is to include sexual orientation and gender identity in the list of protected characteristics that already exists under federal law. The bill defines gender identity as such, “The term ‘gender identity’ means the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an indiv...
While the redefinitions posed in this bill may oppose some Christians’ deeply held religious convictions, most of the bill actually has no implications for churches. It is important to note that churches are not a “public accommodation” in the Civil Rights Act due to the separation of church and state. Thus, that part of the bill will not impact ch...
The law always requires interpretation, and it is hard to say definitively what will happen in any given court case. If a church or religious organization is trying to protect itself from the potential effects of the Equality Act, the best action to take is to clearly state how they define sexual orientation, gender identity, and marriage in their ...
As of February 2021, women represented 35% of all provincial and territorial Members of the Legislative Assembly across Canada and 36% of provincial/territorial Cabinet members. As of February 2021, 17% of mayors and 38% of councilors were women.
Apr 20, 2021 · April 20, 2021. Church Law. 0. On February 25, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Equality Act, legislation that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Jun 30, 2021 · Prime Minister announces measures to advance gender equality worldwide. June 30, 2021. Ottawa, Ontario. Women and girls have been disproportionately affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic, which threatens to roll back the hard-fought social and economic progress that they’ve made. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring this doesn ...
