Communiqué #13 – Social Justice

Glenda Carson, National Chairperson of Social Justice, May 6, 2025

TO: Parish Council Presidents and Secretaries 

CC: Diocesan Presidents and Secretaries, Provincial Presidents and Secretaries, National Officers, National Life Member Liaison 

PDF

ENCL: Background Information on Charitable Status and MAiD 

Petition re. Advanced Directives for MAiD 

Template Council Letter re. the Expansion of MAiD and Advanced Requests 

Template Individual Letter re. the Expansion of MAiD and Advanced Requests 

Petition re. the Charitable Status of Pro-Life Groups and Religious Congregations 

Template Council Letter re. Protecting the Charitable Status of Pro-Life Groups and Religious Congregations 

Template Individual Letter re. Protecting the Charitable Status of Pro-Life Groups and Religious Congregations 

Talking Points on Charitable Status and MAiD Advanced Directives 

URGENT 

My dear sisters in the League,  

With the 2025 federal election having taken place, there are opportunities to address matters of significant concern to the League. Two particular items have come forward that would benefit from a national response from members: 

1. The protection of the charitable status of pro-life and religious organizations 

2. Change in consent procedure for medical assistance in dying to that of advanced requests  

This communiqué includes resources developed by the national social justice subcommittee members for use by members and councils in discussing or addressing these topics with your newly elected or re-elected member of parliament. Specifically, you will find: 

• A background document describing the specific concerns regarding both topics 

• Seven documents including talking points, templates for a letter-writing campaign and a petition for each concern. 

You are encouraged to choose the option(s) that aligns best with your particular need as an individual or a council. 

To find out who your member of parliament (MP) is: 

• Visit the Members of Parliament page.  

• Type the name of your constituency or your postal code. 

• Click on your MP’s name to access their contact information. 

Thank you so much for your time and attention to this important initiative.  

Our Lady of Good Counsel, pray for us in these challenging times. 

Glenda Carson 

National Chairperson of Social Justice