PM Stephen Harper appoints Andrew Bennet as Canada’s Religious Freedom Ambassador

Today Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the establishment of the Office of Religious Freedom. The office will be headed by a public servant lauded for his “deep convictions” — to promote freedom of religion around the world. Speaking at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Centre in Toronto Prime Minister Stephen Harper said: “Around the world, violations of religious freedom are widespread and they are increasing,” “Dr. Bennett is a man of principle and deep convictions and he will encourage the protection of …