Current Parliamentary News

With the possibility of federal or provincial elections being called at any moment… now is the time to be prepared. You can see what is happening in all 338 ridings across Canada by going to www.338canada.com, an excellent resource. Investigate the candidates in your riding, do your due diligence and pray. And keep right on praying, even if your favourite...

The National Prayer Breakfast is fast approaching. This week’s video highlights several events that are taking place in the Ottawa region surrounding the Breakfast. Take note of what is going on, join us in person if you can, or be in prayer at home. The need for prayer has never been greater! We have been so encouraged by the increased...

Bill C-63 is known as the Online Harms Act. The bill tackles instances of sharing intimate images without consent, as well as content that bullies children, sexually victimizes children, encourages self-harm among children, and incites violence, terrorism, or hatred. We support the section of the bill that calls for removing content that bullies children, sexually exploits them, promotes self-harm among them, as well as non-consensual adult content.

Today’s video contains updates on recent bills that could impact our relationship with Israel as well as affect our rights and freedoms. Please pray for wisdom and discernment for ALL of our elected officials and that they would be responsive when Wisdom presents itself. As we join our hearts in prayer, God changes things. He has done it before, He...

We are back in Ottawa from our trip to beautiful BC, just in time to pray, as a motion will be presented in parliament to reinstate funding to UNRWA. We will be present in the house to intercede on behalf of Israel and its’ right to defend itself. Please pray that eyes and ears will be opened and hearts will...

This past week we have been in British Columbia participating in events with other prayer warriors, having an excellent time building the Kingdom of God. It has become apparent over the past months and years that we need to be vigilant in our efforts to protect our country and our national security. Our video this week highlights Isaiah 56 and...

Grab a pen and mark your calendar! This week’s video has lots of information about this year’s National Prayer Breakfast on MAY 7, 2024. Last year over 700 attended and the event was overflowing with love and hope. We are expecting the Lord to do great things in the hearts of our leaders. Join us in person if you can....

This week we attended our monthly gathering of Ottawa area pastors and are so excited at the way the Lord is joining us together in unity. Our friend Isaac Gimba, leader of Meeting Point Ministries, shares what the Lord is doing in this week’s video (link). We are encouraged by the fact that we are standing shoulder to shoulder for...

On Tuesday February 13, 2024, Members of Parliament voted on Bill C-62. This bill amends the Criminal Code to provide

This past week we attended the Israel Allies Caucus where Israeli Ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed provided Israel updates. We learned that antisemitism is on the rise. Up by 235% globally but by an astonishing 800% right here in Canada. Jewish people continue to be harassed and their properties vandalized. As the church in Canada, we must stand with the...

Last week, Danielle Smith announced a proposed ban on gender reassignment surgery for minors in Alberta. Gender reassignment surgeries involve

In a poignant reflection from the Toronto Holocaust Museum, Chris Byberg highlights the dangers of devaluing life, drawing parallels to historical events and the rise of antisemitism. He emphasizes the church's critical role in combating hate by preaching the gospel.

Recently, a school of evangelism was held in Gatineau and they had astounding results. 87 people made documented decisions for Christ as a result of the students taking their training to the streets and putting it into action. 87!!! The heavens are rejoicing!! Our video reminds us to get equipped and go out there and share the gospel. Don’t be...

Election Prayer Strategy 2025 https://www.nhop.ca/2025/04/22/gods-not-worried-so-why-are-we/ As election day approaches and political tensions rise, we can rest knowing God is not anxious—His Kingdom does not depend on any government. Scripture reminds us that He directs the hearts of rulers to fulfill His purposes. While government has a role, it cannot fulfill the mission of the church: to bring healing, freedom, and...

Exciting news! We have experienced two BIG wins for FREEDOM and for LIFE! We are on the Hill this week rejoicing in the news that our prayers are being answered. Hearts are changing, our leaders are feeling the weight of LIFE. Thank you for continuing to stand, continuing to pray. Don’t stop! We need to maintain momentum. Please remember to...

In a time of political uncertainty, we are reminded to focus on the Kingdom of God rather than government structures. Join us in prayer for our communities and leaders.

Our video this week explores “What if?”. What if, cities, towns, and neighbourhoods across Canada had churches committed to praying and interceding for our nation, our leaders, and the issues that unite and divide us? What if, we were able to do this 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. Do you think we would...

A ruling made by Federal Court Justice Richard Mosley stated that the use of the Emergency’s Act to shut down Freedom Convoy protests in Ottawa 2 years ago was unreasonable and unlawful. Mosley said, “to issue the Proclamation does not bear the hallmarks of reasonableness – justification, transparency and intelligibility – and was not justified in relation to the relevant factual and legal constraints that were required to be taken into consideration.”

On Thursday, January 25th our Canopy of Prayer School will embark on an 11 (maybe 12) week journey of prayer and discovery… Why Pray for Israel. Join our panel of excellent guest speakers, as they guide us through this very important and timely word for the nations. Sign up today at nhop.ca/why-pray-for-israel to receive this vital teaching that is so...

As a follow-up to last week’s video about building a war chest in prayer, our video this week reminds us that our war chest needs to be full to the tipping point. Full of adoration, worship, and supplication. So full, that it is overflowing into the dry and barren places of our lives, as well as our neighbourhoods and even...