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Church Tax Exemptions Benefit Everyone, Study Finds

Cardus Names Joanna DeJong VanHof Education Program Director

Changes Coming to the Cardus Education Program

Do Good Works Come With a Dollar Figure?

“We took an angle that often we don’t normally think of when we think of religious communities. We think of the work they’re doing in terms of them teaching their faith and serving the members of their faith,” Dr. Lisa Richmond, Vice-President of Research at Cardus, said. “But we said what kind of impact do these communities have on the economy?”

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The Halo Effect in York Region

York Region’s religious congregations contribute an estimated $235 million worth of benefits to their surrounding communities, according to haloproject.ca. YorkRegion.com spoke with Dr. Lisa Richmond, Vice-President of Research at Cardus, to learn more.

Lisa Richmond: The Decline of Religion Has Socio-Economic Implications for All Canadians

“Our latest research suggests that the activity of Canada’s more than 20,000 religious congregations produces $18.2 billion worth of benefits for society,” writes Lisa Richmond, Vice-President of Research at Cardus.

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Halo Project Shows Places of Worship Are Vital to the Ongoing Life of a Community

Houses of worship have a “halo effect” that’s measurable in terms of dollars and cents, says Dr. Lisa Richmond, Vice-President of Research at think tank Cardus. That’s a a good reminder, she adds, that religiously motivated activity goes well beyond holding worship services and benefits for all Canadians. 

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Les Croyances et Pratiques Religieuses Diffèrent Selon les Provinces

Comment pouvons-nous comprendre les croyances et pratiques religieuses à l’Alberta et les autres provinces du Canada? Lisa Richmond, Vice-Président de recherche à Cardus, explique les résultats d’un sondage par l’Angus Reid Institute.

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