Religious Freedom Summit 2026 – February 7 | Online and In-Person

The 2026 Religious Freedom Summit will take place on February 7, bringing together Christian leaders and concerned citizens to discuss the current state of religious freedom in Canada and to launch a new national strategy.
The event will be offered both online and in person, allowing widespread participation.

Religious Persecution: A distant issue… or emerging at home?

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Discussions about religious persecution often evoke images of countries where believers are not allowed to:
  • gather for worship,
  • pray publicly,
  • share their faith.
Yet a number of commentators observe troubling signs appearing within Canada itself. Recent examples include:
  • restrictions on religious gatherings,
  • arrests of peaceful Christian demonstrators,
  • workplace pressure on Christian employees who express moral objections,
  • public statements about limiting or banning prayer in public spaces.
While some argue that Canada is far from the levels of persecution seen elsewhere, others note that historically, restrictions often begin with gradual erosion of rights, not sudden repression.

Christian leaders share their experience​

The 2026 Summit will feature key Christian leaders involved in Canadian public life.
They will discuss:
  • their firsthand experiences related to religious freedom,
  • the challenges they have encountered in political or administrative contexts,
  • how they interpret current trends in Canada,
  • signs that pressures or restrictions may be increasing.
Their insights will provide a realistic and informed understanding of the landscape.

Protecting freedoms: what can communities do?

Speakers will highlight the practical tools available to Christian communities—and to all Canadians—to:
  • better understand their rights,
  • raise awareness,
  • engage constructively with public institutions,
  • contribute to the protection of religious freedom within Canada’s democratic framework.
The goal is to equip participants with concrete resources for responsible and informed engagement.

Launching a national religious freedom strategy in 2026

A major announcement at the Summit will be the launch of a new strategy dedicated to protecting religious freedom for all Canadians.
This initiative seeks to:
  • deepen public understanding of emerging challenges,
  • promote respect for diverse beliefs,
  • develop educational and support tools,
  • encourage informed civic participation.