Politics
Written on 24 Feb, 1984 at 11:58 in
Abortion, Politics | Author:
Dr. D.J. Dooley
The status of the unborn child: One aspect of the legal tradition
At the beginning of his book Kill our Unborn Canadians, David Dehler employs a series of epigraphs, including two from distinguished twentieth-century Protestant theologians. Karl Barth writes:
The unborn child is from the very first a child. It is still developing and has no independent life. But it is a man, and not a thing, not a mere part of the mother's body.... ... (Continue reading)
Written on 24 Feb, 1984 at 11:51 in
Activism, Politics | Author:
Interim Staff
A recent article published in the United States stresses the importance of keeping in close touch with politicians at all levels of government. This communication, it says, "serves as a limitus paper" for all elected representatives in judging public reaction to important issues. Because the life of the unborn child is of paramount importance (and because the proponents of euthanasia are awaiting in the wings to come on stage) pro-lifers must keep the lines of communication, ... (Continue reading)
Written on 24 Feb, 1984 at 11:46 in
Abortion, Politics | Author:
Reprinted from Pro-Life News, January 1984
"We are incensed at what we can only interpret as a blatant attempt on the part of the Attorney General to prejudice the outcome of proceedings against Henry Morgentaler and his associates," states Pat Soenen, President of the League for Life of Manitoba, in a press release dated December 9th. She also called for the immediate replacement of Roland Penner as Attorney General of Manitoba.
In what appears to have been a unilateral move, Mr. Penner dropped the charge of ... (Continue reading)
Written on 24 Feb, 1984 at 11:43 in
Politics, Pro-Life | Author:
Ernest A. Wehrle Manitoba
The Interim received a copy of the following letter.
January 19th, 1984
The Director,
Canadian Human Rights Commission,
257 Slater Street,
Ottawa, Ontario,
K1A 1E7
Dear Director:
Re: House of Commons of Canada Bill C 169 (An act to Amend The Canadian Elections Act)
As a Canadian citizen resident in Winnipeg, Manitoba, I hereby file an official complaint against the House of Commons of Canada for purporting to violate my right of freedom of expression, as guaranteed to me by Section 2 of the Charter of ... (Continue reading)
Written on 25 Jan, 1984 at 8:46 in
Abortion, Politics | Author:
Editorial Report
Carl Scharfe
On December 8, 1983, Roland Penner, the NDP Attorney General of Manitoba, announced that he was withdrawing the charge of conspiracy of performing an illegal abortion against abortionist Henry Morgentaler. He then laid a new charge of performing an illegal abortion, a charge Mr. Penner knew in advance to be meaningless as Morgentaler was not in Manitoba at the time.
In the last week of November, Morgentaler sought permission to be absent from Court ... (Continue reading)
Written on 24 Jan, 1984 at 8:27 in
Abortion, Issues, Politics, Pro-Life | Author:
Reprinted from the Campaign Life B.C. Newsletter, November 1983
Campaign Life's Ray Kirkham, of Delta, was among the 50 to 60 members of Surrey-Delta Pro-Life and Campaign Life who picketed the Surrey Inn on Wednesday, November 16. Inside, Iona Campagnolo, President of the Federal Liberal Party, was addressing a gathering of some 200 women, sponsored by the Liberal Party. Ms. Campagnolo, who is believed to have aspirations towards the leadership of the Liberal Party, makes no secret of her pro-abortion stance and pro-lifers across Canada want ... (Continue reading)
Written on 24 Jan, 1984 at 8:21 in
Editorials, Politics | Author:
Carl Scharfe
Editorial Report
On December 8, 1983, Roland Penner, the NDP Attorney General of Manitoba, announced that he was withdrawing the charge of conspiracy of performing an illegal abortion against abortionist Henry Morgentaler. He then laid a new charge of performing an illegal abortion, a charge Mr. Penner knew in advance to be meaningless as Morgentaler was not in Manitoba at the time.
In the last week of November, Morgentaler sought permission to be absent from Court in ... (Continue reading)
Written on 6 Dec, 1983 at 8:31 in
Politics | Author:
Rev. Hudson T. Hilsden
Having just returned from Ottawa, I have a new appreciation for the importance of the role you and I play in our democratic system. The most powerful influence most Canadians can exert on government policy is through personal contact with members of Parliament.
Your M.P. was elected to represent you and your views in the House of Commons. Freedom is preserved when you exercise that right. Freedom is lost when you do not.
Write your M.P. a personal ... (Continue reading)
Written on 6 Dec, 1983 at 7:41 in
Editorials, Politics | Author:
Ontario
One hears rumors that the pro-life no-nonsense political strategy was having an effect on the politicians. This became apparent during the bitter debate on the Constitution when Members of Parliament from all parties reeled under the impact of pro-life forces, which objected to a Charter of Rights that did not protect the unborn child. When a prominent religious leader came out in support of the Charter, the efforts of the pro-life forces were greatly ... (Continue reading)
Written on 6 Dec, 1983 at 6:35 in
Editorials, Politics | Author:
On December 8th, Manitoba Attorney General Roland Penner, who openly admits that he completely supports the pro-abortion position, announced that he was withdrawing the charge of conspiracy of performing an illegal abortion against Morgentaler and was placing a new charge of performing an illegal abortion against him.
The significance of this move is enormous. There was ample proof that Morgentaler had in fact “conspired” or agreed to establish an illegal abortion clinic in Winnipeg. The chances of a conviction ... (Continue reading)
Written on 6 Dec, 1983 at 6:30 in
Politics | Author:
Interim Staff
Ottawa (CLN) A shocking piece of legislation was slipped through the House of Commons with remarkable haste by an all-party agreement on October 25, 1983. On that day, in less than an hour, the first, second and third reading of a bill amending the Canada Elections Act was passed. At least one of these amendments could have a far-reaching effect, not only on pro-life organizations, but also on many other organizations in Canada.
The purpose of one of these amendments ... (Continue reading)
Written on 3 Nov, 1983 at 13:48 in
Abortion, Politics | Author:
The second report comes from the Commonwealth Secretariat in London, England. It is funded by all of the member countries of the Commonwealth; Canada’s contribution to their budget of $9,074,000 (for 1980-81) was $1,616,000.
This organization’s stated purpose is to gather and to analyze information on topics of concern to Commonwealth governments, to prepare reports, and to submit recommendations for action to the highest levels of the governments of Commonwealth countries.
Their report, Emerging Issues in Commonwealth Abortion Laws jolted me out ... (Continue reading)
Written on 3 Nov, 1983 at 11:09 in
Politics | Author:
It has been alleged that the Minister of Finance of Canada, his servants and agents, allocate money from the consolidated revenue fund, comprised of taxes levied upon and collected from the Plaintiff and all other taxpayers in Canada, for various purposes, including the provision of health care and treatment services throughout Canada, and that a portion of the money so allocated is designated for, and expended in, the establishment and maintenance of therapeutic abortion committees. Because, it is ... (Continue reading)
Written on 3 Nov, 1983 at 11:07 in
Abortion, Politics | Author:
IN THE COURT OF QUEEN’S BENCH FOR SASKATCHEWAN
JUDICIAL CENTRE OF REGINA BETWEEN:
JOSEPH BOROWSKI
PLAINTIFF
-and-
- THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA and
- THE MINISTER OF FINANCE OF CANADA
DEFENDANTS
M.C. Shumiatcher, Q.C.
And R.B. Hunter for the Plaintiff
E.R. Sojonky, Q.C.
And M.R. Kindrachuk for the Defendants
JUDGEMENT MATHESON, J.
The Plaintiff, as a citizen of Canada, and taxpayer, has alleged that the amendments of the Criminal Code ... (Continue reading)
Written on 3 Nov, 1983 at 11:06 in
Politics | Author:
Interim Staff The decision in the Borowski case is a major one for the abortion issue in Canada. Although the decision by Mr. Justice Matheson was not what we had hoped for, he did make important findings, which will be very helpful for the pro-life movement.
Dr. Morris Schumiatcher writes on the Judgement elsewhere in this issue.
In view of the important findings made by Judge Matheson, we it was important to publish the entire decision The Interim. Because ... (Continue reading)
