The Editorial

In its last judgments, the Supreme Court of Canada has clearly ignored the spirit of the Canadian Constitution as expressed in its preamble: "Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God […]".

Ironically, this year we have also seen the prime ministers of Canada and Quebec eagerly compete to invite Pope Francis to come celebrate with us in 2017 when it will precisely be the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Constitution, coupled with the 375th anniversary of the founding of the city of Montreal.

A trifle paradoxical. Which cannot help but make us grin.

These paradoxes indicate a latent tension regarding the mention of God in the public arena. When will be the time when God will be permanently dismissed from the affairs of the Canadian state? Could it be soon?

In the event that the Constitution be opened again on the occasion of its 150th anniversary in 2017, will we decide to remove the mention of God, thus giving precedence to the sovereign principle of individual freedom, as if we had insidiously become a secular republic?

We must still consider that the withdrawal of the mention of God in the Constitution would be an odd way to welcome Pope Francis for the 2017 festivities. Politically, it would be quite a mistake.

For the moment, we are in the Canadian electoral campaign. And, in regards to reflecting and strengthening our arguments about the importance of God's place in the heart of the Canadian state, Périfmédia has prepared a package with a video clip, some historical documentation and some news. Come visit and discover!

Click here to access the package Seeking God in the City.

Valérie Dionne