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We seek to enlarge the conversation concerning care for the most vulnerable Canadians in our midst.

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No link between poverty, choosing medically assisted death, study suggests
REPORT February 12th

Researchers are ruling out socioeconomic vulnerability and lack of access to palliative care and reasons for opting for MAiD. But it's important to "put forward provisions in which those who are not seeking made are protected from being pressured into having it," Cardus Executive Vice President Ray Pennings notes in CBC.

Why the federal rush to amend assisted dying legislation is risky
REPORT January 30th

Students have more time to consider a university acceptance than Canadians were given to rethink MAiD, writes Cardus Executive Vice President Ray Pennings in CBC.

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Education

Education

We provide reliable, credible data for diverse learning systems, so parents can make informed choices on the education best suited for their children.

Family

Family

We conduct, compile, and disseminate Canadian research on family and marriage and their strengthening impact on civil society.

Health

Health

We foster a social system that enlarges care for the most vulnerable in our midst, including supporting the desire for a natural death, equipping social institutions to support patients and caregivers, and developing a continuum of care for those approaching end of life.

Religious Freedom

Religious Freedom

We uphold the importance and centrality of religious freedom in our common life.

Work & Economics

Work & Economics

We produce a unique blend of empirical research, policy discussion, philosophy and—yes—theological discussion about your daily work, and our common economic life.

Spirited Citizenship

Spirited Citizenship

We conduct public opinion research into faith and the faithful in Canadian public life. Together with the Angus Reid Institute, we’re building a research, networking, and conversation initiative focused on faith-motivated activities and organizations that strengthen Canada’s social fabric.

Comment

Comment

Comment is a journal of public theology.

Convivium

Convivium

Convivium is an online magazine which explores faith in our common life.