Dear Maureen, I’m Pete Baklinski and this is your Canadian Pro-Life News Bits where I let you know what’s happening on our country’s pro-life and pro-family front.
Our summer intern Joanne has broken the story of a pro-life group in BC being barred from setting up a vendor booth at the famous British Columbian Northern Exhibition (BCNE) fair despite the group attending the event for the past forty years. Yup, it’s blatant discrimination against a group for being pro-life. Joanne did a fabulous job gathering the material for this report and putting it all together.
Quebec has the highest rate of euthanasia deaths in the entire world with 7 per cent of all deaths in the province attributed to healthcare professionals helping to kill their patients. An independent body is now sounding the alarm, saying that the deaths have gotten out of hand. The sad fact is that once killing (MAiD) becomes a solution to a problem (incurable suffering, etc.), suddenly there are many problems where killing becomes the only solution.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson have recently joined New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs in defending parental rights by stating that schools should inform parents if their children want to identify as a member of the opposite sex at school. It’s great to see these premiers standing up for parental rights in the face of rampant gender ideology that has infiltrated schools across the country.
Top Canadian pro-life stories you need to know about
Campaign Life Coalition: Pro-life group suddenly barred from Canadian fair after 40 years of attendance
“Why are pro-life groups being systematically barred from the public square?”
Campaign Life Coalition: Steamrolling Christians to death?
“School trustee shares meme depicting violence against believers.”
Campaign Life Coalition: The Ideological Colonization of Africa: Why do African Countries Need Abortion, Mr. Prime Minister?
“On July 20th, 2023, Global Affairs Canada announced $200 million for sponsorships in accessing reproductive and sexual health services in more than 18 countries, mostly in Africa.”
Bioedge: Rate of Quebec euthanasia deaths the highest in the world
“Euthanasia in Quebec has reached 7% of deaths, the highest in the world.”
LifeSiteNews: Canadian gov’t funding ‘activist groups’ to spread pro-euthanasia propaganda: pro-life hospice leader
“Angelina Ireland warned of ‘lots of money for government-funded activist groups’ pushing for ‘people to euthanize themselves and feel good about it.’”
Euthanasia Prevention Coalition: Canada's MAiD program has gone ‘mad’
“There are no acceptable reasons to kill people but Canada's euthanasia law has abandoned people living with difficult conditions to death.”
National Post: 'Have you considered MAiD?' isn't a question hospitals should ask
“Euthanasia was flagrantly discussed during clinical risk assessment of suicidal B.C. woman.”
“The Ontario Court of Appeal has ordered a retrial of William Whatcott on a criminal charge of willfully promoting hatred against gay men for distributing a graphic flyer at the Toronto Pride Parade that warned about the dangers of gay sex. Mr. Whatcott was acquitted at trial and the Crown appealed. The Crown succeeded at the Court of Appeal in obtaining a retrial.”
True North: Manitoba Premier says schools should inform parents if kids want to change genders
“Manitoba Progressive Conservative Premier Heather Stefanson is pledging to enhance parental rights if re-elected this fall, saying parents should be informed if their child is wanting to identify as a different gender at school.”
True North: Saskatchewan mandates parental consent for name and pronoun changes at school
“The Saskatchewan government is requiring children under the age of 16 to obtain parental consent before they change their name or pronouns at school.”
True North: International Powerlifting Union cracks down on Canadian transgender powerlifter
“The Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU) is at odds with the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) after they allowed a transgender competitor win the 2023 Women’s Western Canadian Championship in Winnipeg by a landslide.”
Inspiring stories to give you hope
Catholic Vote: Pro-Life Group Has Saved 370 Babies with Safe Havens boxes
“In response to increased infant abandonment in Florida some twenty years ago, one man began a nonprofit organization to provide for mothers and their babies—now, years later, his nonprofit has saved over 370 babies in Florida and helped over 6,000 women and girls through problems and obstacles in motherhood.”
Live Action: After 25 years away from gymnastics, this mom made a comeback to win gold
“A former gymnastics star and 44-year-old mother of two recently made a triumphant comeback at the Adult Gymnastics British Championships by winning gold in the intermediate category, dispelling the notion that motherhood hinders the pursuit of one’s dreams.”
Right to Life UK: Doctors advised this preemie’s parents five times to turn off life support. Today, he’s thriving.
“Baby Jibreel was born 15 weeks early, weighing only 838 grams. During his five months in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), doctors offered to turn off his life support five times. His mum refused and the four year old is now thriving.”
Live Action: Mom sets world record in one-mile stroller run: ‘I want my kids to be part of my goals’
“An elite marathoner and mom has set a world record for the fastest mile run while pushing a stroller.”
Dying To Meet You: Dad: I had 38-minutes precious minutes with my daughter who was born and died the same day
“John cherished these moments he had to connect with Rose during her short life. He caressed her. He held her gently to his chest and brought her face against his cheek.”
Awesome pro-life social media posts this week
Dr. Leslyn Lewis
Lila Rose
Abby Johnson
Must-see video of the week
Does Abortion Really Lead To GENDER EQUALITY?:
“Do women really need abortion to be equal to men? Let's rephrase that. Do women really need the right to kill other human beings - their children - to be equal it men? Women's unique biological ability to bear life makes them different from men, but no less equal. We should celebrate women's capacity to bear life while supporting them through the unique challenges it presents. All the while calling on men to help share in the responsibility for creating and raising new life. Real equality requires an equal right to life for everyone.”
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Maureen, have you ever heard the pro-abortion argument that babies are better off aborted than being put in broken-down foster care systems where they suffer? It’s an argument that pro-life advocates hear quite often.
And, like all pro-abortion arguments, there is a fundamental flaw with this way of thinking.
The solution to a bad situation or to abuse is not to kill the one who suffers, but to try to end the suffering. We must stop the suffering, not kill the sufferer. Most people would be horrified at the idea of going into a foster home and killing the children because they are suffering there. People recognize that they are human and deserving of rights and protection, including the right to life.
Since it’s not morally acceptable to kill born children to end their suffering, the same goes for preborn children, since they too are full members of the human family and deserving of rights and protection, including the right to life. It is always wrong to kill an innocent human being, no matter their size, location, or stage of development.
It’s suffering that needs to end, not a child’s life.
So, this pro-abortion argument really does not work.
Creating a culture of life means recognizing everyone’s right to life, no matter what their age, circumstances, or location.
Be bold and daring for life!