Canadians Are Finally Speaking Up

Talk Truth 04.23.26 – Faytene Grasseschi | Faytene Grasseschi breaks down growing concerns around Bill C9 and what it could mean for freedom of faith in Canada. From viral call-to-action campaigns to hundreds of thousands of Canadians making their voices heard, this conversation highlights the real impact of civic engagement. It also explores Canada’s shifting legal landscape, the role of faith in public life, and why staying silent may no longer be an option.

00:00 – Opening + foundational verse
01:36 – Introducing Faytene Grasseschi
02:50 – Background: faith & politics in Canada
03:29 – What is Bill C9?
04:58 – Government trend against faith groups
05:46 – Why people are alarmed
06:28 – Charter rights vs real enforcement
07:27 – Canada’s Christian foundation discussion
08:55 – Competing rights in courts
10:45 – Canada’s faith history
11:24 – Faith pushed out of public life
12:16 – Why engagement matters
13:32 – Sharing real stories publicly
15:32 – Call to action explained
17:16 – Why phone calls work
18:30 – Massive public response
19:11 – Will C9 still pass?
19:43 – Political shifts after elections
20:31 – Prayer + action
22:00 – “If not now, then when?” book
23:41 – How close elections really are
25:16 – Why every vote matters
25:50 – National Day of Prayer announcement
27:05 – Closing thoughts