Greetings RCAAN Members and Followers,
Am I slowing down, or are things around me speeding up? Do you ever feel like there are so many items that need attention but such limited time to give? How does one prioritize so that the most important are addressed first? I trust these regular updates are a help in your prioritization, rather than another “thing” to add to your already full agenda.
RCAAN has made a priority decision for this year – to reduce the number of regular meetings, and to focus more on partnering with like-minded organizations and use their events and information sources to advance our agenda. You will see evidence of this in the items below.
RCAAN DONUT DAY
RCAAN is hosting a Donut Day on Thursday, November 12, at 10:30 AM at Everyday Kitchen, 1377 Hamilton Street. Come meet some fellow RCAAN people, enjoy some good coffee and treats, and participate in some informal but stimulating conversation.
PINTS AND POLITICS
The Saskatchewan Institue will be hosting an event on Thursday, November 19th, at Birmingham's Vodka and Ale House with former Saskatchewan Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer. Hear from one of Saskatchewan's most experienced political leaders as she shares insights from her 25 years in public service.
Where: Birmingham's Vodka and Ale House (2635 Star Lite St, Regina)
When: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost: Free (Food and drink available for purchase)
RSVP required – use the link below
Pints and Politics - Regina - November 2026 - Saskatchewan Institute
The Saskatchewan Christian Leadership Summit
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, the event that was scheduled for November 20, 2026 has been postponed until spring. For those who has purchased tickets, refunds are being processed immediately.
RCAAN remains committed to partnering with the Christian Impact Network for this event. We will let you know as soon as we have the new date.
EDUCATION IS DISCIPLESHIP
RCAAN has partnered with the Canadian Christian Education Movement (CCEM) to host a one-day seminar Education is Discipleship Saturday, Nov. 21. It’s time to evaluate our K-12 education, because as C.S Lewis said, "Every inch of this world is a war between good and evil. How could we think that education is neutral?"
Speakers include: Stockwell Day, President Mark Maxwell, David Hunt, and Judi Vankevich along with other local heroes outlining specific strategies and reasons for all of us to re-engage in K-12 education. The target audience is parents (child care is provided), grandparents, pastors and leaders.
Register here. https://www.cemovement.ca/nov-21-educationisdiscipleship-regina
RCAAN GALA:
Our 2027 GALA will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2027. Please put this date in your calendar. More details to follow.
RCAAN REGULAR MEETINGS:
Please put these dates in your calendar and plan to attend our regular meetings. More details to follow.
Wednesday, February 24, 2027
Wednesday, May 26, 2027
MAiD Bill C-41 – an update from 4 My Canada
Recently, the federal government tabled Bill C-41, the MAID Safeguards Act. The new MAID bill is moving quickly and is being debated now. The government hopes to pass it before Parliament breaks in December. This is what we need to know and do.
THERE IS GOOD NEWS, AND BAD NEWS: WE ARE GRATEFUL: NO MAID FOR MENTAL ILLNESS ALONE
Bill C-41 would permanently stop the planned expansion of MAID to Canadians whose only condition is a mental illness. That expansion was scheduled to begin in March 2027. Thank you to everyone who prayed, called and wrote to MPs about this. Your voice made a difference! Canadians struggling with mental illness deserve care, treatment and hope, not an offer of death.
OUR CONCERN: ADVANCE REQUESTS FOR MAID
The same bill would open the door to advance requests for MAID. Plainly put, this means that someone diagnosed with an illness such as Alzheimer's could sign a request today, and their life could be ended years later by medical professionals, after they can no longer understand, consent, or change their mind.
This puts some of our most vulnerable neighbours at risk: seniors, people living with dementia, and those who depend on others for their care. A request written in one season of life should never decide the end of a life in another.
We are glad the government included two important protections:
🔹 Resistance stops the process: MAID could not be provided if a person shows refusal or resistance through words, sounds or gestures. (The question is whether or not these signs of resistance could go undetected by nurses or doctors in the moment.)
🔹 Provinces decide: Each province and territory would decide for itself whether to allow advance requests at all.
These are meaningful safeguards, but they do not remove the danger.
WHAT TO DO
Please contact the following this week, by phone, email or letter, and respectfully share your concern about advance requests for MAID:
🔹 Your own MP: Click here to find your MP by postal code
🔹 The Hon. Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice: sean.fraser@parl.gc.ca | 613-992-6022
🔹 Liberal MPs: Click here for the full list of MPs and their contact info
Tip: Keep it short, kind and personal. Thank them for permanently stopping MAID for mental illness, and ask them to remove advance requests from Bill C-41.
Please also pass this update on to your like-minded loved ones.
VOTING IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY – WHY DO SO MANY RESIST DOING IT?
Increasingly, we are seeing a huge variation in the numbers of people who take the time and exercise their responsibility in voting. For example, in the last federal election, voter turnout was fairly strong. However, in the last civic election, many wards and subdivisions had voter turnout of less than 25%. Why do so many people resist voting?
Author and blogger Seth Godin has this to say about the emotions experienced in considering voting which may cause people to consider not voting:
Futility: It might feel like it doesn’t matter.
Fear: Of choosing wrong, or doing it wrong.
Responsibility: It isn’t given, it’s taken. Which is why so many leave it on the table.
Possibility: Showing up to have your say could change things for the better.
Identity: This is what people like us do, it’s part of being in this community.
Defiance: Some would rather you stay home. Your vote is a limit on their plans.
Gratitude: For the people who came before, and for the ones who never had the chance.
Dignity: Because for a moment, everyone ought to have the same impact.
Solidarity: Standing with the others when they choose to stand with us.
Hope: This may be our best chance to make things better.
That’s a lot to dance with from one single action. I think it’s worth it.
So, are you a voter – in all circumstances. Do you regularly vote in all elections – federal, provincial, civic (city and school board)? Are you a member of a political party so that your vote could influence policy, nominations, and other important issues? Are there changes that you need to make in your current position on voting?
A CHARTER SCHOOL THAT IS SUCCEEDING
Are today's schools preparing children for success, or raising a generation that struggles with discipline, personal responsibility, and independent thinking? Katharine Birbalsingh, known as “Britain's strictest headmistress” and founder of London's Michaela Community School, joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss why she believes modern education is failing children and undermining Western civilization. From the erosion of traditional values and the rise of victimhood culture to schools teaching children to resent their own country, Birbalsingh explains how education shapes the character and moral beliefs of future generations. She also discusses the dangers of smartphones and social media, the importance of Judeo-Christian values, and why she believes unity, not diversity, is a nation's greatest strength. This is a podcast worth watching.
Britain's Strictest Headmistress on What Students Actually Need | Katharine Birbalsingh | PragerU
RCAAN EXISTS ONLY BECAUSE OF GENEROUS DONORS
Over the years RCAAN has existed, we have been able to provide the services, support and activities you have enjoyed because people have joined as members as well as given generous donations. As you can see from the above, we are entering into a very active season that will require significant financial resources. In addition, we have hired staff. Therefore, we are asking you to consider:
First, renewing your membership, or if you are not a member, to becoming one Join — RCAAN | Regina Civic Action Awareness Network | Informed Voting Information;
Second, making a donation to RCAAN Donate — RCAAN | Regina Civic Action Awareness Network | Informed Voting Information
Thank you for your attention to all these matters. Please contact us at rcaan.sk@gmail.com for any questions or concerns.
Al Fedorak
For RCAAN Leadership Team