Two Southwestern Ontario churches that defied temporary public health laws for indoor and outdoors gatherings during the COVID\u002D19 pandemic are seeking to take…
A lightning rod of far-right protest during the COVID-19 pandemic, Aylmer’s Church of God began holding large in-person services beginning in early 2021.
A year ago, Superior Court Justice Renee Pomerance said in a written decision that while the temporary laws did interfere with religious freedom, they were “reasonably and demonstrably justified” in the face of an unprecedented public health crisis and efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. The appeals court dismissed the arguments and agreed with Pomerance, noting she “did not downplay the negative effects experienced by the appellants, including the impact on the psychological wellbeing of the congregants” and their ability to worship.Article contentleading figure in the movement opposing the government’s handling of the pandemic, said in the release the church has no choice but to fight the restrictions.
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