Jonathon Van Maren from the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform published an op-ed to start the year, a piece entitled Dear Christians: It’s no longer enough to work hard, raise a family, and hope to be left alone. On the feature interview this week, we talk with Jonathon about the future of Canada, and the need for the average Christian to stand up for their personal freedoms, and that of their children. 

In the news: 

A feminist group in PEI has launched a lawsuit to try to force the provincial government to provide abortion services at hospitals on the Island. ARPA lawyer André Schutten weighs in on the constitutional aspect of the case, while Mike Schouten from We Need a Law speaks to the reality of the provision of other health care services in Canada. 

A huge international story out of Norway over the holidays where a family had their five children seized by child welfare authorities. Last week, the government announced that the children are going to be put up for adoption. We speak with the pastor of a church in Chicago that is organizing protests at Norwegian embassies and consulates around the world. 

An update on ARPA’s “Booties for Babies” campaign, including the Facebook event that’s getting a lot of interest.