The 2026 Christian Legal Fellowship (CLF) National Law Student Conference brought together law students, legal practitioners, scholars, and ministry leaders from across Canada for a weekend of intellectual rigour, encouragement, and practical application. Hosted in Winnipeg, at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law, the conference provided a unique space where the demands of legal education and practice were addressed not merely as professional challenges, but as a deeper calling.

On February 12-13, 2026, the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law (Robson Hall) convened legal scholars, jurists, law students, and practitioners from across the country to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Canada’s ratification of the International Human Rights Covenants. Hosted through Christian Legal Fellowship’s Annual Academic Symposium on Religion, Law and Human Rights, the gathering created a timely space for reflection on Canada’s human rights commitments, their evolution over the past five decades, and the work that remains.

L’inclusion religieuse dans les facultés de droit canadiennes encourage les étudiants en droit à étudier et à pratiquer le droit tout en leur permettant d’avoir un soutien spirituel dans une carrière qui est souvent très exigeante et éprouvante.

L’Alliance des chrétiens en droit a déposé des observations écrites auprès de la Commission des relations avec les citoyens de l’Assemblée nationale du Québec. Dans son mémoire, l’ACD fait part de ses préoccupations concernant la répression législative croissante de l’expression religieuse au Québec au nom de la laïcité, maintenant avec l’introduction du projet de loi 9.

Christian Legal Fellowship has filed written submissions with the Québec National Assembly Committee on Citizen Relations. In its brief, CLF shares concerns about mounting legislative suppression of religious expression in Québec in the name of laïcité (secularism), now with the introduction of Bill 9.

On December 16, 2025, the Alberta Court of Appeal released its decision in Wirring v Law Society of Alberta. The Court unanimously affirmed that the Charter protects lawyers from being forced to “choose between following [their] religious convictions or practicing law”, and that state action compelling such a “choice” represents “a clear and significant infringement” of religious freedom, requiring demonstrable justification (para 94).

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Christian Legal Fellowship celebrates the lives and contributions of persons with disabilities in Canada and around the world, who — along with every member of the human family — are all born free and equal in dignity and rights (Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 1).

Christian Legal Fellowship is deeply troubled by the mounting legislative suppression of religion in Québec in the name of laïcité (secularism), now with the introduction of Bill 9. This proposed law generally bans “all religious practice” in certain public institutions like colleges and universities, and prohibits “collective religious practice” within any public parks or on public sidewalks and footpaths without prior municipal authorization.

"The protection of free expression and the fight against hatred are not conflicting goals but share a common objective: that of upholding human dignity. Canada’s efforts to uphold human dignity in one context must not undermine those same efforts in another."

The federal government has confirmed that it “is not considering amending the Income Tax Act to remove the advancement of religion as a qualifying charitable purpose, nor is it actively developing policy on this issue.”

Law school initially felt like a foreign land where I had no roadmap, no support, and no connections. The feeling of being “other” as I did not conform to the lifestyle and beliefs held by my peers was very intrinsic until I was able to connect to other Christians in law through CLF. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of attending numerous CLF conferences and the CLI, where I have found mentorship from Christian lawyers and formed meaningful connections with other Christians in law from across Canada. These national events have truly been a homecoming; each time, I am welcomed with open arms and leave with a true sense of belonging, knowing that God has a plan for me in this field and that I am not alone as I journey in this career.

“To anyone considering joining or already a part of a CLF law student chapter, I want to say this: give yourself the chance to be part of something bigger than yourself.”

Christian Legal Fellowship (Alliance des chrétiens en droit) is intervening in the constitutional challenge to Bill 21 at the Supreme Court of Canada. CLF is arguing that provinces have no constitutional authority to prohibit lawyers from openly affiliating with their religion, or to compel them to implicitly identify as "irreligious" at work.

Nearly 300 lawyers and law students have endorsed an open letter urging the Canadian government to preserve the integrity of the charitable sector.

As law students, we’re often told to find summer work that elevates our resume. But what about work that also builds our character? Or sharpens your mind, serves a greater purpose, and reminds you why you went to law school in the first place? That’s what I found this summer at Christian Legal Fellowship (CLF).

Christian Legal Fellowship recently made a submission to the House of Commons Finance Committee in defence of religious charities.

Aujourd’hui, le 30 juillet, marque la Journée mondiale contre la traite des personnes. La traite des êtres humains n'est pas seulement un problème lointain — c'est un problème majeur ici même au Canada.

Today, July 30, marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Human trafficking isn’t just happening in faraway places – it is a major problem right here in Canada.

Today, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld Canada’s prohibitions on profiting from, or inducing, the sale of another person’s sexual acts. Christian Legal Fellowship (CLF) was an intervener in the case, and welcomes today’s decision.

The timing and location of the Christian Legal Institute (CLI) from April 28 to May 3 in London, Ontario, was ideal.  As a third-year law student wrapping up my studies, stepping onto the serene grounds of the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre felt like exhaling a breath that I hadn’t realized I had been holding.