Activism
Written on 12 Jul, 2009 at 13:14 in
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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)
Written on 12 Jul, 2009 at 13:09 in
Activism, Politics, Youth Activism | Author:
Thaddeus M. Baklinski Special to The Interim 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.
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Written on 20 Jun, 2009 at 13:58 in
Activism, Events, Motherhood | Author:
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)
Written on 13 Jun, 2009 at 13:54 in
Pro-Life, Youth Activism | Author:
Theresa Gilbert 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)
Written on 24 May, 2009 at 16:35 in
Youth Activism | Author:
Edward Woolley "Everyone has the right to life"- Article Three, the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Since the dawn of the modern era, every democratic nation has held at the centre of its constitution a bill of rights. These documents have in turn been based on one central right: the right to live. No right is as fundamental, for without life, no other rights may exist. Yet most of these nations that ... (Continue reading)
Written on 22 Apr, 2009 at 10:53 in
Religion, Youth Activism | Author:
Tony Gosgnach Assistant Editor Critical Mass’ new album ‘Body language’ seeks to curb the pop culture attitudes of young people when it comes to love, sex and communion. (Continue reading)
Written on 31 Mar, 2009 at 14:58 in
Youth Activism | Author:
Jenna Murphy
In contrast to the disappointing events at St. Mary's University in Nova Scotia, two separate Canadian university pro-life clubs have recently experienced small victories; namely, the granting of club status after long periods of opposition. Is seems that official club status for campus pro-life groups is becoming a rare luxury. The two groups in question are Youth Protecting Youth at the University of Victoria and Choose Life McGill at Montreal's McGill University. In both instances, pro-life students were pleasantly surprised ... (Continue reading)
Written on 31 Mar, 2009 at 13:13 in
Activism, Events, Issues, Pro-Life | Author:
Paul Tuns Editor Interim editor Paul Tuns takes a look at the kick-off rally for the Canadian 40 Days for Life, which will run until April 5th. (Continue reading)
Written on 31 Mar, 2009 at 12:15 in
Activism, Issues, Youth Activism | Author:
Jenna Murphy Anti-life mob rule seems the rule of the day at St. Mary’s University in Halifax. (Continue reading)
Written on 31 Mar, 2009 at 11:21 in
Pro-Life, Youth Activism | Author:
Tony Gosgnach, Assistant Editor University of Calgary pro-lifers hope for the best, but are preparing for the worst regarding upcoming court cases. (Continue reading)
Written on 17 Jan, 2009 at 19:55 in
Abortion, Youth Activism | Author:
Paul Tuns Despite threats, University of Calgary pro-life students still held their Genocide Awareness Project display. (Continue reading)
Written on 13 Dec, 2008 at 7:04 in
Pro-life Groups, Youth Activism | Author:
Theresa Gilbert Youth Issues Correspondent
The campus pro-life club at the University of Guelph, Ont. was banned without prior notice in October. After being informed of the reasons the Central Student Association (CSA) banned them, the club appealed the decision at a meeting on Oct. 29. There were over four hours of heated discussion and no conclusion was reached. Instead, a motion was made to postpone any decision until the hired ... (Continue reading)
Written on 12 Nov, 2008 at 19:48 in
Activism, Events | Author:
Interim Staff
At the halfway point of the 40 Days for Life that took place in 175 communities across the United States and Canada, tens of thousands of pro-lifers had participated in around-the-clock prayer vigils outside abortion facilities. Canadian locations included Ottawa and Halifax.
According to Shawn Carney, national outreach director of 40 Days for Life, "Local campaign ... (Continue reading)
Written on 12 Nov, 2008 at 19:41 in
Activism | Author:
Tony Gosgnach Assistant Editor
Linda Gibbons's legal odyssey has taken a different turn, as she has been charged with disobeying a court order after appearing outside the Scott "Clinic" abortion site in downtown Toronto on Oct. 8.
It has been the local Crown attorney office's practice to charge Gibbons with obstructing a peace officer throughout the 14-year term of a "temporary" court injunction that prohibits pro-life ... (Continue reading)
Written on 4 Oct, 2008 at 15:45 in
Activism | Author:
Tony Gosgnach Special to The Interim
Lawyer argues against obstruction charges
On Sept. 11, Linda Gibbons’s lawyer put forth a unique argument during the first day of her Provincial Court trial on a charge of obstructing a peace officer in connection with events outside the Scott “Clinic” abortuary in downtown Toronto last ... (Continue reading)
