I just came across a FAQ item on “Scientology Canada’s” web site asking and answering the question, “What does “Suppressive Person” mean?”[1. Scientology's FAQ: What does "Suppressive Person" mean? https://www.scientology.ca/faq/scientology-attitudes-and-practices/what-is-a-suppressive-person.html] The Scientologists’ answer is dishonest and deceiving. The question is legitimate, but the Scientologists’ answer is false. It is also hateful and inflammatory. I have no doubt that Scientology’s … [Read more...] about SPDL article: Speaking Up For SPs (2019)
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Transcript: Grand Opening Cambridge Ideal Org (2013)
Informal Transcript of Cambridge Org Grand Opening [1. Video source: https://www.scientology.ca/videos/churches/new-churches-of-scientology/~church-of-scientology-cambridge-grand-opening.html] [00:00:13.390] [Scrolling text: More than a thousand Scientologists and their guests from across Canada and the U.S. Great Lakes region gathered on February 9, 2013, to celebrate the opening of the new Church of Scientology of Cambridge, Ontario. Joining Church officials for the dedication ceremony … [Read more...] about Transcript: Grand Opening Cambridge Ideal Org (2013)
Magazine article: An OT Future For Canada (2009)
With three Ideal Orgs secured, including one under construction, and the rest of the continent working for their Ideal Org buildings, Canada is well on its way to creating an entire continent of Ideal Orgs. And when they reach their target, what will stand atop The Bridge in the True North is the Advanced Organization and Saint Hill Canada. Though only an hour's drive from Canada's Continental Org in Toronto, or a half-hour drive from Pearson International Airport, it will feel like it is … [Read more...] about Magazine article: An OT Future For Canada (2009)
Letter: To MP Derek Lee from Gerry Armstrong (2005)
Member of Parliament Derek Lee House of Commons Room 633, Confederation Building Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Via E-Mail: Lee.D@parl.gc.ca November 21, 2005 Dear Mr. Lee, I am writing to you concerning your support for the Scientology organization. I believe such support from any citizen is ill-advised, but from a Canadian Government official it is inexcusable and threatening. Although my wife Caroline Letkeman and I have known of your involvement with Scientology for some time, it was the … [Read more...] about Letter: To MP Derek Lee from Gerry Armstrong (2005)
News: Liberal MP stars in video promoting Scientology Controversial religion not a cult, Lee insists (2005)
The Ottawa Citizen/October 26, 2005 By Glen McGregor The controversial belief system that counts movie stars Tom Cruise and John Travolta as devotees is winning support from a Liberal member of Parliament. Toronto-area MP Derek Lee appears in a recruiting video used by the Church of Scientology to attract new members in the United States. Some critics have denounced Scientology as a brainwashing cult that harasses its opponents and exploits the vulnerable for financial gain. But Mr. … [Read more...] about News: Liberal MP stars in video promoting Scientology Controversial religion not a cult, Lee insists (2005)