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Written on 30 Jan, 2012 at 10:19 in
Human rights | Author:
Brian Storseth Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt of MP Brian Storseth’s (CPC, Westlock-St.Paul) speech Nov. 22 in support of C-304, his private member’s bill to remove hate provisions from the Canada Human Rights Act.
It is through freedom of speech and expression that we change governments here in Canada, not through riots and revolts. This is one of the unique factors that sets us apart from many countries in the world…
Layer by layer, brick by brick, our country has grown and successfully ... (Continue reading)
Written on 30 Jan, 2012 at 10:16 in
Abortion statistics | Author:
Pauline Kosalka The Ontario government released its 2010 abortion billing records in response to a Freedom of Information Request submitted to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care by Patricia Maloney of the “Run with Life” blog. According to the statistics, there were at least 43,997 abortions in Ontario costing a minimum of $5,470,562.36 to Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).
The number of abortions is higher than what was reported by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), which said only 30,268 abortions ... (Continue reading)
Written on 27 Jan, 2012 at 8:08 in
Society & Culture | Author:
Paul Tuns The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF) released a report on the state of freedom at universities across the country and found that many fail to promote and protect free speech, especially when it comes to the rights of pro-life groups on campus.
The JCCF’s 2011 Campus Freedom Index rated 18 public universities and their student unions in terms of their commitment to upholding the rights of students to express their beliefs ... (Continue reading)
Written on 16 Jan, 2012 at 9:20 in
Announcements, Euthanasia, Features, Rory Leishman | Author:
Rory Leishman In defense of the pernicious proposition that all mentally competent Canadians should have a legal right to medical assistance in committing suicide, the “expert panel” of the Royal Society of Canada on end-of-life decision making contends, in its recent report, that: “Autonomy (or the capacity for self-determination) is a paramount value to Canadians. Respect for autonomy requires respect for competent individuals’ free and informed decisions with respect to how and when ... (Continue reading)
Written on 14 Jan, 2012 at 9:34 in
Euthanasia | Author:
Pauline Kosalka and Paul Tuns
In November and December, the British Columbia Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case challenging the Criminal Code prohibition on euthanasia and assisted-suicide.
Last April, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) brought forward a suit on behalf of the family of Kay Carter to challenge the constitutionality of provisions in Canada’s criminal code which protect people from euthanasia and assisted suicide. Under Section 241 of the Canadian Criminal Code aiding, abetting, and ... (Continue reading)
Written on 4 Jan, 2012 at 9:35 in
Euthanasia, Issues | Author:
case.
1. Is it true that Canada has rejected assisted suicide and euthanasia?
Yes. Just last year, Parliament defeated Bill C-384, which would have legalized physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia in Canada. The vote was 228 to 59.
2. What is the Carter Case?
Carter vs. Attorney General of Canada is a constitutional challenge to Canada’s laws prohibiting physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia. Carter also seeks to legalize these practices as a medical treatment.
3. When was Carter filed?
Carter was filed on April 26, 2011. On August ... (Continue reading)
Written on 27 Dec, 2011 at 12:42 in
Euthanasia | Author:
Paul Tuns On Nov. 14, the B.C. Supreme Court began hearing arguments in Carter vs. Attorney General of Canada, challenging Canada’s laws against euthanasia and assisted suicide. The case, brought forth by the B.C. Civil Liberties Association on behalf of Lee Carter and four others, seeks to throw out Canada’s Criminal Code provisions against euthanasia and assisted suicide and have assisted death treated as a medical issue rather than a legal one.
In 2010, Kay Carter died by assisted suicide at the Swiss ... (Continue reading)
Written on 27 Dec, 2011 at 12:41 in
Euthanasia | Author:
Thaddeau Baklinski Special to The Interim A study of submissions to Quebec’s public hearings on euthanasia, the Special Commission on Dying with Dignity, shows clearly that Quebecers overwhelmingly opposed legalizing assisted suicide and euthanasia.
The independent analysis of the 427 oral presentations and written submissions to the commission was conducted by Vivre dans la Dignité (Living With Dignity), a grassroots anti-euthanasia group.
The report found that only about a third (34 per cent) of those who submitted to the commission were either somewhat or strongly in favor of ... (Continue reading)
Written on 27 Dec, 2011 at 12:39 in
Activism, Pro-Life | Author:
Tony Gosgnach Special to The Interim After three months in prison, Linda Gibbons was found not guilty on a charge of disobeying a court order and released from custody to the hugs of supporters in a downtown Toronto courtroom Nov. 4. Justice Alphonse T. Lacavera determined Sheriff Peter Krause improperly read the text of an outdated injunction when he directed that she be arrested outside the Morgentaler Clinic (known corporately as “Lexogest Inc.”) abortion site this past Aug. 4.
Krause, he said, read the words of an ... (Continue reading)
Written on 27 Dec, 2011 at 12:29 in
Fetal Rights | Author:
Pauline Kosalka On Nov. 9, residents of Mississippi defeated a ballot initiative that, if passed, would recognize all fertilized eggs as people. Initiative 26, the Personhood Amendment, backed by Personhood USA, was defeated 55 to 45 per cent. The measure might have led to a legal challenge because of its contradiction to the 1973 Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade. It needed 89,285 signatures to get on the ballot. In the end, it ... (Continue reading)
Written on 27 Dec, 2011 at 12:23 in
Issues | Author:
Patrick Craine Special to The Interim Damian Goddard says he spoke out against same-sex ‘marriage’ out of love
A TV sports anchor fired in the Spring after tweeting his support for true marriage says he hopes the case will inspire other Canadians to take up the marriage battle, which is experiencing a lull in Canada six years after Parliament legalized same-sex “marriage.”
Damian Goddard, the former host of Connected, was fired by Rogers Sportsnet in May ... (Continue reading)
Written on 27 Dec, 2011 at 12:17 in
Health Risks | Author:
Pauline Kosalka Rise to autism may be result of use of fetal cell lines
A pro-life biomedical research company is investigating whether vaccines using aborted fetal cell lines increase the risk of autism. The Sound Choice Pharmaceutical Institute (SCPI) based in Seattle, Wash., claims that the use of human DNA in vaccines has the potential to combine with the patient’s own genetic material, potentially triggering autoimmune diseases and genetic instability.
According to the organization’s April 2010 newsletter, the U.S. Environmental ... (Continue reading)
Written on 27 Dec, 2011 at 12:14 in
Pro-Life | Author:
Peter Baklinski and Paul Tuns Parents concerned over the radical direction the Burnaby School District has been taking were encouraged by the Nov. 19 school board election results, even though none of their five nominees made the final cut for the position of school board trustee.
“Burnaby voters have stated loud and clear that they need Burnaby Parents’ Voice on the scene to bring forward policy and proposals that will ensure parental authority over our own children and promote respect for all,” said Homara Ahmad, one ... (Continue reading)
Written on 27 Dec, 2011 at 12:12 in
Abortion statistics | Author:
Statistics for Canada’s abortion rate in 2009 have been released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), and the 2007 and 2008 reports have been revised. There were 93,755 surgical abortions in 2009, a slight decrease from the 2008 rate of 95,876. However, the real number of abortions is probably higher, as only hospitals are required to report their numbers. Also, data for abortion facilities in British Columbia is incomplete, and Ontario and Québec only report abortions covered by ... (Continue reading)
Written on 19 Dec, 2011 at 7:58 in
Abortion | Author:
Pauline Kosalka A benign-sounding Ontario initiative could result in more abortions
Few people living in Ontario have ever heard of the Fetal Alert Network (FAN). According to its webpage, FAN’s goal is “to provide coordinated access to the best care for all women whose babies have suspected or confirmed birth defects, regardless of where they live,” as “time can be a crucial factor in her ability to make decisions for her pregnancy and ensure she has the appropriate level ... (Continue reading)
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