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- ↑ Levitz, Stephanie (March 17, 2016). "Religious freedom envoy joins think-tank ahead of Liberals' decision on office". CBC.
- ↑ Craggs, Samantha (February 19, 2020). "City gives faith-based think tank the go-ahead to lease Balfour House". CBC.
- ↑ "Magazine aims to bring religion into public debate". The Globe and Mail. 2011-10-18. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ↑ Gyapong, Deborah (January 13, 2017). "Cardus launches Cardus Law to address religious freedom concerns". Catholic Register.
