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LE PRÉSIDENT DU CABINET DES CANADIENS CONDAMNE LA FUSILLADE DE LA MOSQUÉE Andrew Bennett, président du Cabinet des Canadiens, fait part de ses condoléances January 30, 2017 OTTAWA—Le président du Cabinet des Canadiens condamne catégoriquement la fusillade de masse qui a eu lieu dans la soirée du 29 janvier au Centre culturel islamique de la ville de Québec. Nous pleurons la mort de ces vies précieuses et nous tenons à offrir nos plus sincères condoléances aux familles des victimes et aux membres de leur entourage. J’invite les personnes de toutes confessions à faire preuve de solidarité et à appuyer la liberté religieuse au Canada afin que tous les Canadiens puissent pratiquer leur religion sans crainte. Une société civile forte et dynamique faisant place à l’expression publique des croyances de toutes les confessions religieuses est indispensable au maintien de la vie commune des Canadiens. Nous devons tous faire en sorte que la foi religieuse continue d’avoir une place de choix dans la vie publique canadienne au cours des années qui suivront le 150e anniversaire de la Confédération. C’est ce message que tient à rappeler chaque jour Cardus, un institut de réflexion sur les politiques publiques qui a présidé à la création du Cabinet des Canadiens dans le cadre de son programme Foi dans le Canada 150. —Andrew Bennett, agrégé supérieur Cardus et président du Cabinet des Canadiens -30- À propos de Foi dans le Canada 150 Foi dans le Canada 150 est un programme conçu par Cardus qui a pour objet de célébrer le rôle de la foi dans notre vie commune à l’occasion des célébrations d’anniversaire du Canada en 2017. Pendant plus de 450 ans, la foi a façonné la géographie humaine du Canada. Elle a influencé notre mode de vie, notre imaginaire collectif, ainsi que la façon dont nous percevons nos voisins et dont nous nous acquittons de nos responsabilités sociales. Pour en savoir davantage, prière de consulter : faithincanada150.ca/about À propos de Cardus Cardus est un institut de réflexion sur les politiques publiques qui cherche à renouveler l’architecture sociale nord-américaine. Il effectue des études indépendantes, publie différentes revues et organise périodiquement des activités avec des agréés supérieurs et divers groupes d’intérêt partout au Canada et aux États-Unis. Pour en savoir davantage, prière de consulter : www.cardus.ca ainsi que Twitter @cardusca. DEMANDES DE RENSEIGNEMENTS DES MÉDIAS Daniel Proussalidis Cardus — Directeur des communications 613.241.4500 x.508 dproussalidis@cardus.ca

CHAIR OF CABINET OF CANADIANS CONDEMNS MOSQUE SHOOTING Cabinet of Canadians Chair Andrew Bennett issues statement of sympathy January 30, 2017 OTTAWA—The Chair of the Cabinet of Canadians unequivocally condemns the murderous mass shooting that took place at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec in Quebec City on the evening of January 29th. We mourn the loss of these precious lives and extend our deepest sympathies to the victims’ families and their communities. People of all faiths must stand together to support freedom of religion in Canada and to ensure that every Canadian can worship in public without fear. A strong, vibrant society shaped by public expressions of faith by all communities of faith is essential to building our common life as Canadians. We all must ensure that faith continues to have a positive place in Canadian public life well past the 150th anniversary of Confederation. This is a message underlined every day by public policy think tank Cardus, under whose direction the Cabinet of Canadians operates as part of the Faith in Canada 150 program. —Andrew Bennett, Cardus Senior Fellow and Cabinet of Canadians Chair -30- About Faith in Canada 150 Faith in Canada 150 is a program of Cardus that exists to celebrate the role of faith in our life together during Canada’s anniversary celebrations in 2017. For more than 450 years, faith has shaped the human landscape of Canada. It has shaped how we live our lives, how we see our neighbours, how we fulfill our social responsibilities, and how we imagine our life together. To learn more, visit: faithincanada150.ca/about About Cardus Cardus is a think tank dedicated to the renewal of North American social architecture. It conducts independent and original research, produces several periodicals, and regularly stages events with Senior Fellows and interested constituents across Canada and the U.S. To learn more, visit: www.cardus.ca and follow us on Twitter @cardusca. MEDIA INQUIRIES Daniel Proussalidis Cardus - Director of Communications 613.241.4500 x.508 dproussalidis@cardus.ca

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CONVIVIUM SETTLES INTO NEW ONLINE HOME Magazine moves forward with new digital presence as premier hub for faith in our common life December 20, 2016 HAMILTON – Convivium is starting a new chapter in its life today as a digital media outlet. The great Convivium content readers have enjoyed is now freely available on a new website: www.convivium.ca. Aside from a great new look, we’ve made several other improvements to Convivium’s digital home: Our latest article will always be right at the top of the website The latest columns from Fr. Raymond de Souza and Peter Stockland now get front page treatment on Convivium Convivium is now the go-to place for articles and commentary from Cardus program directors, taking over the role of the Cardus Blog Looking for some of Convivium’s past content? Scroll down to find six featured articles you may have missed Convivium now offers access to the Thread of 1,000 Stories – a medley of stories about the role faith plays in daily Canadian life Convivium is now a new online spot to pause and reflect with its Sacred Spaces feature – a constantly updated collection of images that inspire thought and prayer Convivium print subscribers will receive a special 'best of' print edition of the magazine by mail in January to mark our transition from a print to a digital outlet. Convivium will continue to be a voice for the rightful role of faith and for people of faith in our pluralistic society. Won’t you join in by following Convivium on Facebook and Twitter, by subscribing to our free newsletter, by telling your friends about us, and by donating to the cause? -30- About Cardus Cardus is a think tank dedicated to the renewal of North American social architecture. It conducts independent and original research, produces several periodicals, and regularly stages events with Senior Fellows and interested constituents across Canada and the U.S. To learn more, visit: www.cardus.ca and follow us on Twitter @cardusca. MEDIA INQUIRIES Daniel Proussalidis Cardus - Director of Communications 613.241.4500 x.508 dproussalidis@cardus.ca