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Cardus Spirited Citizenship studies the ways in which Canadians work together to strengthen our shared social fabric. In particular we study charitable giving in Canada, city structures and networks, and creative ways to measure in dollar terms what faith communities contribute to their surrounding neighbourhoods.

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Spirited Citizenship
Policy Memo

Memo: Québec’s Report on Secularism – Key Takeaways for Faith Communities

The report of the Comité d’étude sur le respect des principes de la Loi sur la laïcité de l’État et sur les influences religieuses (Study Committee on Compliance with the Principles of the Act respecting the laicity of the State and on Religious Influences) proposes an unprecedented expansion of Québec secularism through 50 recommendations. If adopted, these measures would have catastrophic consequences for faith communities and would, in some respects, create one of the most hostile regulatory environments in the world.

Jean-Christophe Jasmin

November 7, 2025

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Spirited Citizenship
Policy Memo

Mémoire: Rapport sur la laïcité – Enjeux pour les organisations religieuses

Le rapport du Comité d’étude sur le respect des principes de la Loi sur la laïcité de l’État et sur les influences religieuses propose une expansion sans précédent de la laïcité québécoise à travers 50 propositions. Si elles devaient être adoptées, ces mesures entraîneraient des conséquences catastrophiques pour les organisations religieuses et créeraient, à certains égards, un contexte réglementaire parmi les plus hostiles au monde.

Jean-Christophe Jasmin

November 7, 2025

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Spirited Citizenship
Perspectives Paper

Christianity’s Decline and the Rise of Antisemitism in Canada

A Call for Unified Revival

Jarrod Grover

September 10, 2025

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Spirited Citizenship
Policy Memo

Memo: FINA Committee’s Consultation for Fall Budget 2025

Canadians have been invited to provide feedback to the government on setting priorities for Budget 2025. Cardus’ contribution to these consultations centers around defending common law understandings of charitable purpose, particularly as it pertains to advancement of religion.

Andreae Sennyah Daniel Liegmann

August 1, 2025

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Faith Communities
Policy Memo

Note: Neutralité religieuse de l’État

Protéger le rôle civique et fiscal des institutions religieuses québécoises

Jean-Christophe Jasmin Andreae Sennyah

May 15, 2025

Spirited Citizenship
Research Brief

How Governments Can Better Support Immigrants’ Integration

Insights from Church Leaders

Andrew P.W. Bennett Micah Allatt

April 24, 2025

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