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

An Institutional History of Religious Freedom in Canada

AFC 2018 Summit: Panel - What Can America Learn from School Choice Globally?

Tears of Joy in Ukraine

Summer Pavement

Social Isolation Symposium: Stories of hope and of heartbreak

Not Just Fun and Games

Sans Amis en Paris

The Golden Thread of Faith

Skimming Off the Top

Don't Call It Theocracy

Peace, Order, and Good Government

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

Cohabitation Among Middle-Aged Canadians

Love Begets Love

News, Ideas + Past Events

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

AM900 CHML Hamilton

What do immigrants to Canada think of religion's role in society?

64% of Immigrants Welcome Religious Influence on Public Life