Monthly Archives: May 1994

The profile of the pro-life movement in British Columbia has just been raised a level by the ineptitude of a decidedly pro-choice provincial government. On April 18, the Provincial Legislature erupted into a series of shouts, name calling and general disarray.  It ended with Liberal MLA Mike de Jong ordered out of the House for indicating those involved in the justice system [...]

Some fetal models show twins lying the same way in the uterus, but others show them top to tail.  Which is correct?  How do we know?  M.S., Ottawa There are a number of ways of telling which way a preborn baby is oriented e.g., ultrasound gives a picture, and fetal electrocardiography indicates which way the child is lying.  Doctors who treat the [...]

The following statement was released to the media by Sue Rodriguez’s caregivers, the Victoria Hospice.  The statement’s intent was to clear up the misleading circumstances surrounding the Sue Rodriguez affair. “The purpose of this release by Victoria Hospice is to clarify and provide information regarding the circumstances and care of Sue Rodriguez and events prior to her death.  Sue has authorized us [...]

The Interim A Calgary machinist is taking his fight to Canada’s top court in an effort to keep his union dies from promoting abortion in Canada. Martin Doyle, a devout Roman Catholic, argues his belief should justify with-holding the portion of money which supports the “pro-choice” position of the Canadian Labour Congress. Doyle is not a member of the International Association of [...]

Reform needed “Our system is literally crumbling around the minister’s ears and her reaction to that: plain packaging for cigarettes.  She’s lost her marbles.” Reform MP Grant Hill criticizing Federal Health Minister Dianne Marleau.  (Globe and Mail, April 27, 1994) In some cases “I personally am a very strong supporter of free speech.” Ontario Premier Bob Rae whose government is presently trying [...]

Rose: Nancy S. DeMoss. Head of the Arthur B. DeMoss Foundation which sponsors four splendid pro-life ads which run on American TV stations.  Mrs. DeMoss believes that the theme of the ads, “Life – What a Beautiful Choice,” coupled with its positive images will improve the pro-life movement’s image.  She claims that over 90% of letters received in response to the ads [...]