Premier Doug Ford says the government isn’t giving any special treatment to a prominent social conservative whose Christian college is seeking permission to become a university.
The government recently introduced legislation that, among other things, would give the Canada Christian College the ability to grant university degrees in arts and sciences.
Read more: Halloween on or off? Dance studios but no gyms? Inconsistencies fill coronavirus messaging
The college is run by Charles McVety, a prominent Christian activist and controversial supporter of the premier ever since Ford ran for the Progressive Conservative leadership.
Get breaking National news
Ford says the college will be evaluated by an independent agency that will decide if it gets the ability to call itself a university before his government’s legislation takes effect.
- City of Edmonton unveils proposed 4-year budget with higher taxes — but more services
- Businesses adjust to darker mornings and schedules in new Manitoba Standard Time
- B.C. First Nations file legal challenges to feds’ Pacific Link pipeline decision
- Saskatchewan considers hospitality-specific human trafficking legislation
-
![]()
Poilievre challenges Liberals to axe taxes on fuel ahead of federal budget -
![]()
N.B. reveals new strategy to become a bigger player in Canada’s defence sector -
![]()
HRM begins development work on Sandy Lake, advocates say N.S. hasn’t planned properly -
![]()
Canada advancing ‘middle power strategy’ with new trade pacts: Anand
Former Liberal premier Kathleen Wynne denounced the legislation today, saying the province should not “extend the mandate” of McVety.
McVety, who did not immediately respond to request for comment, was an active opponent of Wynne’s move to update Ontario’s sex-education curriculum when she was in office.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.