Welcome to Cardus

Cardus is a non-partisan, faith-based think tank and registered charity dedicated to promoting a flourishing society through independent research, robust public dialogue, and thought-provoking commentary.

Recent Publications + Upcoming Events

“A child born of a three-way” and Newfoundland law

Religion is Good for Canada: Can We Figure it Out?

An Institutional History of Religious Freedom in Canada

The Golden Thread of Faith

The Character of Love Fantastic

Don't Call It Theocracy

Not Just Fun and Games

Love Begets Love

Cohabitation Among Middle-Aged Canadians

Tears of Joy in Ukraine

Sounding the Trump of Silence

Peace, Order, and Good Government

Sans Amis en Paris

Social Isolation Symposium: Stories of hope and of heartbreak

Skimming Off the Top

News, Ideas + Past Events

Ontario is Losing Billions to Union Contracts

MyFM Kincardine

Restricted Bidding Costing the Province Billions

Provincial Government Can Help Solve Toronto's School and Public Housing Repair Backlog

Special Union Deals Costing Ontario Taxpayers Billions

The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission

Podcast Episode: Religious Freedom in the Context of Diplomacy

New regulations require BC infrastructure projects to be union-only

B.C. government to focus on hiring Indigenous people, women, locals for infrastructure

Economics expert thinks new B.C labour agreement could be pricey for taxpayers

Critics say new B.C. NDP labour model for infrastructure projects is ‘payback’ for unions

AM980 CKNW Vancouver

Dwindling interest in marriage a sign of the times?

New Provincial Policy Could Cost B.C. Taxpayers $6.4 Billion

Context with Lorna Dueck

Are religious freedoms in Canada in jeopardy?

Why immigrants still see a place for God (or gods!) in Canadian public life

Winnipeg Free Press

Compelled speech compromises basic rights

Immigrants in Canada are turning to faith for settlement, support and sociability