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exclusion of women from their priesthoods violates principles of equality and social justice, as do sexist notions embedded in their religious dogmas”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">“ On April 25, 2022 the final report of the Minister of National Defence’s Advisory Panel on Systemic Racism and Discrimination was presented. The overall goals of this panel – to provide recommendations on
how to eliminate systemic racism and discrimination from the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF).<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The report states, “Some chaplains represent or are affiliated with organized religions whose beliefs are not synonymous with those of a diverse and inclusive workplace. Some of the affiliated religions of
these chaplains do not subscribe to an open attitude and the promotion of diversity. For example, some churches' exclusion of women from their priesthoods violates principles of equality and social justice, as do sexist notions embedded in their religious
dogmas. In addition, certain faiths have strict tenets requiring conversion of those they deem to be “pagan,” or who belong to polytheistic religions.”</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Schoolbook",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The report states, “This Advisory Panel does not seek to evaluate or categorize these religions in this report. Rather it is pointing out that the Defence Team cannot consider itself supportive of inclusivity
when it employs as chaplains members of organizations whose values are not consistent with National Defence’s ethics and values—even if those members express non-adherence to the policies of their chosen religion.”</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Schoolbook",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">During the April 25, 2022 press conference, Minister Anand noted that “exclusionary practices are degrading, demeaning, and violate the dignity that everyone deserves, regardless of where they work.”</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Schoolbook",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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