Canada's first aboriginal person to become a diocesan bishop is the Right Reverend Gordon Beardy. Bishop Beardy, 46 is a former Oji-Cree chief who has been suffragan bishop in the Diocese of Keewatin since September, 1993. His election as the diocesan, or senior bishop, will be seen as significant by the Church, especially by native Anglicans who make up a majority of the diocese.
06 November 1996
In an open letter read at all services on 29 September, Bishop Terence Finlay, Bishop of Toronto, asked Churches to set up a "Community Tax Redirection Fund" to help those affected by the provincial government cutbacks.
06 November 1996
A Canadian judge has ruled that an Anglican priest cannot sue for wrongful dismissal. Justice Hector Soubliere of the Ontario Court ruled on an unusual civil suit filed by Arthur Brewer against the Anglican Church of Canada's Ottawa diocese and Bishop John Baycroft.
03 April 1996
The Anglican Church of Canada's national council has approved a motion asking Church members to join in a fast in solidarity with people affected the Canadian Health Service Transfer (CHST).
03 April 1996
Michael Clarke, a youth worker at Trinity, Streetsville, has been named to the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest awards. Mr Clarke is being honoured for his work with troubled youth in Toronto and Mississauga. The award recognises outstanding achievement and service to Canada and to humanity.
03 February 1996