Knoxville, Tenn. – On June 11, a small group of pro-life demonstrators made a last-ditch attempt to prevent a man from destroying seven frozen embryos. Their picket soon became a memorial as they learned that the bizarre case involving a Knoxville couple had finally drawn to a bitter end. The embryos had already been destroyed. The story received world-wide attention and raised [...]
New York – A New York abortionist, known in the area as the “Butcher of Avenue A,” has been sentenced to 29 years in prison. Dr. Abu Hayat, 63, had been accused of performing abortions after 24 weeks. He must serve 10 years before becoming eligible for parole. The abortionist was found guilty of attempting to perform an abortion on Rosa Rodriguez, [...]
Ralph Klein, the flamboyant, ex-mayor of Calgary, has led his Conservative party to a majority in the Alberta provincial elections. Klein, who replaced Don Getty last December, led his Tories to 51 seats, while Liberal leader Laurence Decore took 32. Perhaps the biggest surprise was the incredible beating which the New Democrats suffered. The party failed to win one seat and its [...]
In the article on UNICEF you mentioned the Helms amendment which prohibited US AID funds being used to support abortion. What did it say? The Senator Helms amendment was an effort to curtail the abortion activities of the US Agency for International Development (AID) which proposed an amendment to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The original amendment was altered and a [...]
Despite vigorous protests from the entertainment industry and groups such as North American Man-Boy Love Association (NAMBLA), the Commons Justice Committee unanimously approved Bill C-128 which places strict measures on child pornography. An official from Canadians for Decency, a group which lobbies to restrict pornography, said she was “elated” by the decision. Dolina Smith called the legislation “better and more far reaching [...]
The Ontario NDP’s health care cuts are making its doctors rebellious and its residents nervous. Besides slashing many services, Ontario’s health minister Ruth Grier has proposed a $250,000 limit pm the amount a doctor can bill the government. After reaching that limit, they will be paid only a portion of their usual amount for services rendered. Grier has also suggested that new [...]
Calgary – A decision by the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench has many lobbying organizations, including the pro-life movement, heaving a huge sigh of relief. The court ruled that the recently passes Bill C-114, more commonly known as the gag law, was unconstitutional. The Bill threatened imprisonment to citizens who independently spent more than $1,000 to support or oppose political parties or [...]
Officially, the pro-life movement does not endorse Reform, but, quietly many disillusioned pro-lifers will be pinning their hopes on Manning. Preston Manning considers himself staunchly pro-life. But if the leader of the Reform Party gets elected in his Calgary riding and goes to Ottawa, the views of this pro-life politician could never see the light of day. He will be bound by [...]
Opponents of RU-486 demand that its production and export be stopped Canadians marched in front of the French Embassy and consulates June 21 to proclaim they don’t want any “killer” drugs allowed in this country. The protesters said Canadians are opposed to the controversial abortion pill RU-486. “RU-486 is another example of pharmaceutical companies exploiting women for financial profit,” said John Hof, [...]
Quebec’s tradition of large, strong families may have ended, and the reasons for this radical change are rooted in its recent history. The shift in political, cultural and economic power which grew out of the Quiet Revolution in Quebec included a move away from the Catholic Church, which many considered complicit in the oppression of the Quebecois. By repudiating the Church, however, [...]
It has often been observed that television forced the withdrawal of American troops from Vietnam. People who saw the appalling scenes in their living rooms night after night finally said “Enough,” and forced the politicians into action. I seldom see the evening news, so I have no idea what the film from the war in Eastern Europe has shown. Even though I [...]
Pro-life organizers in B.C. confirm that three demonstrators were arrested at a prayer vigil outside the Everywoman’s Abortuary in Vancouver April 30. John Hof, president of Campaign Life Coalition B.C., said none of the three were breaking an injunction at the abortion clinic when they were arrested. He said the three people arrested were well known to the clinic staff. “We are [...]
Prime Minister Kim Campbell has trumpeted that she stands for the politics of inclusion. More Canadians, she says, must be brought into the political process. Despite the rhetoric, Campbell’s real intentions appear to be to usher in an era of political exclusion. Above all else, she wants to exclude what she calls special interest groups and all those Canadians who support such [...]
What an unexpected but welcome development! Near the very end of a dreadful five-year term, Parliament has finally passed a moral issue law with real substance. The new child pornography law, Bill C-128, was not only quickly approved but also strengthened by significant last-minute amendments. Parliament has demonstrated that it is serious about eliminating child pornography in Canada. The so-called kiddie porn [...]
A well-known abortion activist is calling for a new push to get the injectable contraceptive/abortifacients Depo Provera into Canada. Dr. Marion Powell, speaking at a forum in Toronto, said the new Prime Minister, Kim Campbell, should be approached by Canadian women to approve the drug in this country. So far, Canada leads the world in taking a cautious approach to the drug [...]