SCIENTOLOGY VIDEO CHANNEL LAUNCHES AT SCIENTOLOGY.ORG

JUNE 2008
The Church of Scientology has launched a new video channel on its official website (http://www.scientology.org/). The Scientology Video Channel provides a comprehensive overview of the basic beliefs and practices of the religion while answering the question ‘What is Scientology?’, as well as information on the many humanitarian programs sponsored by the Church – programs addressing drug abuse, illiteracy, human rights and disaster relief.

The video channel contains 82 broadcast-quality videos, comprising almost 3 hours of content. These videos have previously been available for viewing by the general public in Church exhibitions around the world.

By making the Scientology Video Channel available on the Church’s website, the Church is able to provide far more expansive and enlightening information to those who have questions about the religion. Visitors to the Scientology Video Channel wondering just ‘what is Scientology?’ can request a free book entitled “A Description of the Scientology Religion” or obtain other basic books about Scientology or Dianetics.

As Scientologists number in the millions and come from all walks of life, included in the online content are statements from Scientology parishioners themselves expressing why Scientology is their chosen faith.

The Church of Scientology has always considered the Internet a resource for disseminating accurate information about the religion, concentrating on using the Internet to promote its message and mission in the world. Since 1996, Church sites have provided hundreds of thousands of individual pages of material and images on the religion. These sites are available in most major languages and are visited by tens of millions each year.

The Church firmly believes that understanding is achieved throughknowledge and information. It is in this spirit that the Church is putting this special video channel online designed to answer the question most often asked: What is Scientology?

The Church of Scientology encourages anyone desiring information about the Scientology religion to visit the Church Video Channel at http://www.scientology.org/.

OVER 15,000 EDUCATED ABOUT DRUGS

CANADA

Over the past year, the Drug Free Marshals, with the support of many community groups, including the Church of Scientology, have distributed over 15,000 booklets educating people about the dangers of drugs. The booklets, entitled "The Truth About Drugs", gives people the facts so they can make a truly informed decision when confronted with the opportunity to take drugs.

As part of their ongoing campaign, the Drug Free Marshals have also signed up over 4,000 for the "Drug-Free Pledge", wherein the signee pledges to live a drug free life and to assist their family and friends to do the same.

For more information about how you can get your own copies of the "Truth About Drugs", visit

http://www.drugfreeworld.org/

CANADIANS CELEBRATE HUMAN RIGHTS DECLARATION WITH EVENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

CANADA, 10 December 2007 - In honour of the 59th anniversary of the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights, many youth groups, advocacy organizations and human rights agencies held celebrations over the December 9th weekend.

In Ottawa, it was an interfaith vigil, held in front of the Human Rights Monument at Ottawa City Hall. Members of various faiths gathered and each presented different articles on the Declaration. The gathering, co-sponsored by the World Conference on Religion and Peace and the National Capital Peace Council had the theme of "Freedom to Believe".

In Toronto and Montreal, it was educational booklets and a petition - all to educate Canadians about their human rights and to encourage the government to uphold the declaration so that one and all have the ability to stand up for their own rights, as well as the rights of their fellows.

In BC, it was Human Rights day at Simon Fraser University where members of Youth for Human Rights distributed booklets containing the Universal Declaration as well as gathered signatures on a petition to encourage the Canadian government to fully implement the Universal Declaration.

To learn more about what human rights are, or about Youth for Human Rights International, visit To learn more about what human rights are, or about Youth for Human Rights International, visit http://www.youthforhumanrights.org/

Drug-Free Marshals Christmas Festival Held at Toronto City Hall

Toronto, 25 November 2007: The Church of Scientology of Toronto's Drug-Free Marshals held their 19th Annual "Say No to Drugs, Say Yes to Life" Christmas Festival at Nathan Phillips Square. Cassondra Paletta, Miss Teen Canada International 2008, was the special guest and gave an inspirational speech on the impact of drug addiction on families. Also joining the festivities was Toronto City Councillor Michael Thompson and Superintendent Hugh Ferguson of 52 Division of the Metro Toronto Police Services. Those who attended enjoyed live music, crafts, Santa Claus and entertainment for children.

The highlight of the afternoon was the swearing in as Drug-Free Marshals of all the children and adults in attendance including Miss Teen Canada, Superintendent Ferguson and Mr. Thompson.

"It is very important that young people learn about the harmful effects of drugs before they come in contact with them. Our Drug-Free Christmas festival has been a wonderful way for kids to have fun and also find out about the dangers of drugs for almost two decades," stated Melanie Dickson-Smith, Coordinator of the Toronto Drug-Free Marshals program. For more information on the Drug-Free Marshals and their activities, see drugfreemarshals.scientology-tor.ca.

City of Montreal acknowledges efforts of Church volunteers

Montreal, 19 April 2007: The City of Montreal launched today its 2007 action plan for city cleanliness, Operation Montreal.net, at a special luncheon held for over 100 city volunteers in the City Hall's Honour Room.

As part of the briefing on the new campaign, city officials acknowledged the work of members of the Church of Scientology who last year were awarded a "Golden Broom" from the City for their cleanup efforts.

The City of Montreal is encouraging community groups to get involved in the welfare of the city. More information is available on the their website.