Time has come to revisit National Prayer Breakfast status as a religious convention sponsored by Parliament

Why would the Parliament of Canada endorse a leadership summit that limits participation on the basis of religion?

It is more important than ever to share stories with multiple religions viewpoints, especially among young people.Perspectives of Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Buddhism should also be reflected in any government-supported event that purports to increase the influence of religion in Canada’s political life, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY SHEILA COPPS

May 6, 2019

OTTAWA—Christians only need apply. According to the Canada Prayer Breakfast website, the annual parliamentary event held last week included a 100-person youth summit. The National Christian Youth Summit (formerly known as the National Student Forum) was held in the Parliamentary Precinct. It was...

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