Why Canada needs an open debate on social issues
Mr Gairdner argues that moral and social issues should be as open to debate as any other political issue. In his commentary Gairdner takes Diane Francis to task for her extreme opinions.
RU-486 trials begin
Pro-life youth in Toronto and Vancouver protest the beginning of clinical trials of the abortifacient drug RU-486.
Poll shows Canadians not settled on abortion
Gallup poll shows that since 1995 there has been a shift in Canadians attitude toward a more pro-life stance in the abortion issue.
Hof threatens to sue NDP minister for extremist slur
CLC B.C. President John Hof asks for compensation from B.C. Minister of Woman's Equality Joan Smallwood who falsely implied that Hof advocated violence after the abortionist Romalis stabbing.
Charges against Careless dropped
Toronto pro-life journalist Sue Careless has charges dropped in Oct 1999 case of obstructing justice after Crown admits it does not have a legal leg to stand on.
Rash of arrests threatens freedom of the press
At least ten freelancers have been wrongly arrested in Canada since Aug 10 1999.
Ontario CWL World March vote disappointing
Controversy surrounds the decision of the Catholic Women's League to endorse the pro-abortion, pro-lesbian World March of Women.
UBC vandals may face suspension for GAP incident
The University of British Columbia has decided to discipline members of the Alma Mater Society for destroying displays of the pro-life group Lifeline's, Genocide Awareness Project in November of 1999.