http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/ Our publications, events and activities seek to nurture public demand for ethical leadership. en-us Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:21:14 MST webmaster@chumirethicsfoundation.ca http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=273 It’s time we amend the words of “O Canada” and recognize the “true patriot love” of Canadian women for their country. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:21:14 MST http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=272 In a highly diverse liberal democracy, the line between religion and the state must be fairly clearly drawn. Speakers explore recent cases where this line is contested. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:44:48 MST http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=271 We shouldn’t attempt to deter religion and religious expression in secular space, lest freedom of religion lose all meaning. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:47:29 MST http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=270 Freedom of conscience and religion must sometimes be limited by society as a whole, precisely because ethics aren’t relative, but instead a set of shared standards embodying a societal commitment to humane and effective governance. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:56:13 MST http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=269 In a highly diverse liberal democracy, the line between religion and the state must be fairly clearly drawn. “Freedom of religion in Canada today: Three Issues” will explore recent cases where this line is contested, Jan. 28, Calgary. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:49:39 MST http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=268 Eradication of oppression of women by religious groups may be a worthy goal, but government should stay out of it. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:31:25 MST http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=267 With careful thought we can sort the real threats to our peaceful, democratic way of life from what is harmless, that is, “different.” Without such careful thought, we will get more irrational mistrust of everything Muslim. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:03:30 MST http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=266 Canadians don’t have and don’t need a unifying identity. Instead, our shared civic values will see us through diversity-engendered conflict. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:42:00 MST http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=263 “The child’s right to an education: Bill 44 re-visited from a broader perspective” was the subject of a panel discussion at the University of Calgary on November 26, 2009. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:48:56 MST http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=262 Albertans must demand better of their government: politicians’ salaries cannot be set by the politicians themselves. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:57:03 MST http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=261 Political correctness must not be allowed to obstruct the truth-telling essential to ensuring that every woman has the right to a life with dignity. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:13:49 MST http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=260 “The child’s right to an education: Bill 44 re-visited from a broader perspective” will be the subject of a panel discussion at the University of Calgary on November 26, 2009. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:13:01 MST http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=259 Does Bill 205 strengthen the foundations of democracy in Alberta by encouraging fairer elections? Or is the bill itself undemocratic in some important ways? Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:47:05 MST http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=255 A panel of legal experts will discuss the tension found in Alberta’s human rights law between protecting freedom of expression and preventing discrimination on October 29 at the University of Calgary. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:35:48 MDT http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=254 It is up to each of us, not the government, to choose the set of beliefs – secular or religious – that will guide our pursuit of a life worth living. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:49:15 MDT http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=252 How can we hope to eradicate the practice of "honour" killing and help prevent the violence if we can’t even talk about what’s happening? Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:51:22 MDT http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=251 The Oil Sands: What Future? will take a unique approach to this controversial issue through live theatre, a panel discussion, and a talk by journalist and best-selling author Andrew Nikiforuk on October 15 in Ottawa. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:00:36 MDT http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=250 The importance of citizen access to government information will be the focus of "Knowledge is Power: Access to Information in Alberta" events in Calgary and Edmonton on October 6 and 7, 2009. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:04:30 MDT http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=221 If we are to find ethical ways out of the current economic mess, we cannot go on ignoring the human suffering caused by it and the people who are enduring that suffering. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:59:39 MDT http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=220 The recession has impacted Calgarians much more deeply than is portrayed by the media and government leaders, according to a new report released today by a group of Calgary organizations. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:28:58 MDT http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=216 Bill 44 implementation delayed: The parental opt-out should be chucked into the dustbin of history where really bad ideas belong. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:34:39 MDT http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=215 Even if you are legally entitled to be offensive, you are still doing a bad thing – acting unethically – if you deliberately set out to harm people by your words or if you just don’t care about the “collateral damage” your offensiveness causes. Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:09:06 MDT http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=206 Governments, organizations and individuals must adopt a vigilant ethic of responsibility to protect personal information in the wired world. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:51:42 MDT http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=205 We shouldn't be too eager to use the law to prohibit this kind of dress because it is important to recognize that our choices in clothing are a form of expression. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:13:28 MDT http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/main/page.php?page_id=203 A recent speech by Jennifer Lynch, Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, should worry everyone for it reveals a serious misunderstanding of free expression. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:41:25 MDT