Religion's role in Canadian life discussed

In The porous line between Church and State, Rev. Raymond de Souza outlines the history of religion's influence in public life in Canada throughout history, compared to today. About the current situation, the article notes: "...It would be a step forward to simply recognize that religious believers are as much citizens as are secularists."

I'd like to second that.

The article relates some of what was said at The Cooperation of Church and State Conference organized by the Ottawa-based Centre for Cultural Renewal.