I would like to clarify some issues regarding a lecture and panel discussion that Redeemer University College was to host this winter (“Abortion, condom advocate to speak at evangelical college,” November 2009). Let me begin with the topic on which Mr. Lewis has been invited to speak. First, Mr. Lewis will be speaking on global health generally, not on abortion, nor even primarily about HIV/AIDS. His focus will be on a wide range of topics, including communicable diseases in general, malaria, ... (Continue reading)
On Jan. 22, about a dozen pro-lifers, some from as far away as Brantford, London and Toronto, picketed and distributed pamphlets at a lecture given by Stephen Lewis at Redeemer University College, a Christian undergraduate arts and sciences university in Ancaster, Ont. Last November, The Interim reported that the college was going to host Stephen Lewis for a lecture, noting that the former Ontario NDP leader and Canadian ambassador to ... (Continue reading)
The 40 Days for Life campaign will be launched Feb. 17 and run through March 28 in more than 160 cities in Canada, Australia and the United States. Canadian locations will include Montreal, Toronto, Guelph, Edmonton, Red Deer and Kelowna. There will also be regular pro-life witnessing outside the Morgentaler abortion mill in Ottawa and Cabbagetown abortuary in downtown Toronto, although these are not 40 Days events per se. Nicole Campbell, Campaign Life Coalition’s 40 Days for Life director, says “our community ... (Continue reading)
10. Quebec gives special rights to abortion mills In the spring, the Quebec National Assembly passed new safety and hygiene regulations for all health care facilities in the province. In August, abortion mills and supporters were lobbying to have offices and facilities that provide abortions exempted from the regulations and two of them threatened to close or stop committing abortion procedures if they had to abide by the health and safety changes. Health Minister Yves Bolduc capitulated after pressure ... (Continue reading)
Trespassing charges brought against six members of Campus Pro-Life, the University of Calgary’s pro-life club, have been stayed by the Crown prosecutor – a decision that means the charges effectively have been dropped. “We are relieved by this decision on the part of the Crown prosecutor,” club president Leah Hallman stated in a press release. “Campus Pro-Life has consistently maintained that all of our actions were in full compliance under the law.” The students were prosecuted by their university in February 2009 ... (Continue reading)
On Oct. 6, pro-abortion students shouted down a presentation by Jose Ruba of the pro-life Canadian Centre for Bioethical Reform at McGill University, preventing most of his talk from being heard by those in attendance of the Choose Life-sponsored event. Police were called to the scene and, after repeated requests for civility, two people were arrested, although they were ... (Continue reading)
On Sept. 25-27, the National Campus Life Network hosted its 2009 National Symposium in Toronto. The goal of the annual event is to provide networking opportunities, information and practical advice that will contribute to a stronger and dedicated campus pro-life movement. With the theme, “Making Waves: The Campus Pro-Life Movement,” the focus was on equipping student leaders to make an impact on their campuses. ... (Continue reading)
In 1990, Denise Hounjet-Roth was asked to become president of Campaign Life Coalition Saskatchewan. The invitation came as a surprise for the young mother, pregnant with her second son. She had been a pro-life activist for less than three months. Her introduction to political activism had come in response to pro-life MP Tom Wappel’s announcing his bid for the federal Liberal leadership. As a devout Catholic, Hounjet-Roth received mailings from the ... (Continue reading)
This fall begins the fifth annual campaign of what organizers are calling “the largest and longest co-ordinated pro-life mobilization in history” – 40 Days for Life. The campaign consists of a three-point program: prayer and fasting, constant vigil outside select abortuaries and community outreach aimed at educating the public and raising awareness. 40 Days for Life began five years ago as an isolated event in Texas, ... (Continue reading)
Increasingly abortion advocates acknowledge the child “Maybe we won’t agree on abortion, but we can still agree that this is a heart-wrenching decision for any woman to make, with both moral and spiritual dimensions. So let’s work together to reduce the number of women seeking abortions by reducing unintended pregnancies and making adoption more available and providing care and support ... (Continue reading)
Ottawa-area pro-life activist Rita Curley passed away last month at the age of 87. During her funeral Mass on July 13, Fr. Pedro Arana of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Vanier, Ont. noted that, “Rita was very strong in her faith and she was not afraid to express her belief.” That summed up Curley very well – ... (Continue reading)
Gurbax Malhi ................................ (L, Bramalea-Gore-Malton): ................................. May 7; June 9 Paul Szabo ................................... (L, Mississauga South): ..................................... May 11; May 13; May 15 David Sweet ................................. (C, Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale): .... May 14; June 17 Colin Mayes .................................. (C, Okanagan-Shuswap): .................................... May 14 Stephen Woodworth ...................... (C, Kitchener Centre): ......................................... May 14 Dan McTeague .............................. (L, Scarborough East): ....................................... May 27 Tom Lukiwski ................................ (C, Regina-Lake Centre): ..................................... May 29 Gord Brown .................................. (C, Leeds-Grenville): .......................................... June 1 Bev Shipley .................................. (C, Lambton-Kent-Middlesex): ............................ June 1 Chris Charlton* .............................. (NDP, ... (Continue reading)
NDP MP doesn’t support petition intent but still presents it after school group met in her office during March for Life The pro-life petition campaign begun prior to this year’s National March for Life in Ottawa marking the 40th anniversary of the legalization of abortion has proven to be a phenomenal success, with over 30,500 signatures collected by press time and more still coming in daily. ... (Continue reading)
On Mother's Day, 70 Canadian and American pro-lifers gathered at Mather's park at the base of the Peace Bridge in Fort Erie, Ont., for the 31st International Mother's Day Walk for Life. They gathered to remember children who are victims of abortion, witness to the fact that human life is a gift from God, and to demand action from legislators to fully protect the unborn. It is organized by Francis James McManamy of Niagara Region Right to Life, its Canadian ... (Continue reading)
The 12th National March for Life took place on May 14, but more than 850 students were still going strong the next day at the Youth Conference organized by Campaign Life Coalition. As the busses unloaded and participant packages were given out, the organizers soon realized they had surpassed their expected number of attendees, making this the largest year yet. As the students settled in for the day, the first ... (Continue reading)
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