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Quebec needs us. Now more than ever, la Belle province is sinking into a culture of death — normalized, technical, and silent.

In just three years, the use of the abortion pill in Quebec has doubled. Every year, around 20,000 unborn children are lost to abortion — and now, the goal is to make the process as easy as picking up a prescription. Soon, pharmacists will be authorized to prescribe the abortion pill without any examination or ultrasound. Medicine is reduced to a protocol. Human life, to a “product to eliminate.”

And as if that weren’t enough, left-wing party Québec solidaire is pushing to make contraception free, with potential support from the "centrist" CAQ. This wasteful public spending is being justified in the name of “women’s health,” even though hormonal contraception can cause serious side effects — including cancer and mental health issues. Worse still, some contraceptives have abortifacient effects.

Faced with this downward spiral, will we remain silent?

It’s up to us to act. It’s no longer enough to simply denounce. We must rebuild a culture of life — starting with concrete action, like standing together at the March for Life in Quebec City, Saturday, May 31, in front of the National Assembly.

Let’s gather in great numbers to boldly proclaim that every human life, from conception to natural death, deserves protection.

📸 Missed our recap of the Ottawa March for Life on May 8?
Here’s a snapshot of that powerful day of action:

➡️ Event recap
➡️ Photos & videos on our Facebook page

Let me close with this question:
What kind of society do we want to leave our children?
If we want Quebec to once again be a place that cherishes life, we must live that out — starting now.

Looking forward to seeing you on May 31 in Quebec City:

📍 Quebec City March for Life
🗓 Saturday, May 31, 11:00 AM – In front of the National Assembly

🚍 Bus from downtown and Drummondville
Leaves at 7h30, 430 rue Sainte-Catherine est (métro Berri-UQAM)
Arrives 9h00, Drummondville (at the Bulk Barn, 1045 René-Lévesque Blvd, Drummondville, Quebec J2C 7V4)
Leaves 9h15, Drummondville
Arrives 10h45, Quebec City (Hilton Hotel - 1100 Rene Levesque East, G1R 5V2)
Contact: Brian Jenkins, (438) 930-8643

🚍 Bus from West Island
Leaves 8h00, Pierrefonds (St. Thomas-à-Becket Church, 4320 rue Sainte-Anne)
Arrives 11h00, Quebec City (Hilton Hotel - 1100 Rene Levesque East, G1R 5V2)
Contact: Bernie Ratneiya (438 518-8795)

🚍 Bus from Granby
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Help us spread the word about the Quebec March!
Share in your church, community groups, with friends and family.
➡️ Download the 8.5x11 flyer here

Want printed flyers by mail or to pick some up at our Montreal office?
📩 Contact us: [email protected] / 1-855-996-2686

For Life,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition
en.cqv.qc.ca

Thousands of Canadians marched for life through the streets of Ottawa on Thursday May 8th during the National March for Life, organised by Campaign Life Coalition with the theme "Protection at Conception".

A joyful and lively crowd on Parliament Hill greeted talented speakers such as Reverend Calvin Robinson, Angelina Ireland, President of the Delta Hospice Society, and writer Emily Stimpson Chapman.

Emily Stimpson Chapman.

It was with interest that the pro-lifers gathered welcomed the moving testimony of a woman from the Silent No More movement, who recounted having had 9 abortions before converting, or the warning from Alex Schadenberg from the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition about the fate awaiting the elderly, the sick and vulnerable if the current government continues with its deadly agenda, or the call from Rod Taylor of the Christian Heritage Party to fight the media “giant” that imposes its perverted view of the world, or the announcement of the election of Pope Leo XIV!

After the march, Quebec Life Coalition held a reception at St. Theresa's Church with a group of march participants in a convivial atmosphere.

At the end of the day, the annual Rose Dinner brought together many pro-life activists and personalities, with writer Emily Stimpson Chapman as guest speaker, who spoke about her fight against infertility and the temptation to resort to in vitro fertilisation, a practice in which unborn children are created in an inhumane way, before being, for many of them, frozen and thrown away. This, she points out, is an issue inseparable from abortion which pro-lifers must equally fight. Miscellaneous: during the dinner, a malicious individual set off the alarm bell to disrupt the event... before being chased by a cook! Fortunately, the incident did not cause any major disruption to the dinner.

The Rose Dinner; the Supreme Director of the Knights of Columbus, Daniel Duchesne, sponsor of the march, addresseing the guests.

We hope to see you at the next National March for Life and at the Quebec City March,

For Life,
Augustin Hamilton

P.S. Your donations are appreciated!

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Don't forget the Quebec March for Life !:

📍 March for Life in Quebec City
🗓 Saturday May 31th, starting at 11am, in Quebec City in front of the National Assembly
🚍 Buses will depart from Montreal and other regions - Contact: Brian Jenkins, (438) 930-8643

Help us spread the word about the March for Life in Quebec City! We're counting on you to help spread the word about the March in your communities: churches, community groups, friends and family. Here's an 8.5 x 11 poster you can print:
➡️Dowload the poster.
If you would like to receive printed flyers by post or pick them up at our offices in Montreal, please contact us: [email protected] / 1-855-996-2686.

Judges are often the driving force behind changes in the law, as witness the Morgentaler ruling that created a legal vacuum around abortion in Canada, or the Carter ruling that decriminalised euthanasia. More recently, the Quebec Superior Court ruled that a child could have more than two parents (and what parents!), or rather, let's re-establish perspective, that more than two people could be "parents" of the same child, because it is adults who are claiming this right, not children.

Did you know that in 3 years the use of the abortion pill has doubled in Quebec, making it easier to kill unborn children? This ease of use may have a greater cost than some people think. A recent study shows that more than 10% of women taking the pill suffer serious side-effects within 45 days.

In the face of the anti-culture of death, join us tomorrow, Thursday May 8th, at the National March for Life in Ottawa!

Organised by Campaign Life Coalition (CLC) and promoted by Quebec Life Coalition (QLC), this event is a commemoration of the sad day when abortion was first legalised in Canada (before the current legal vacuum), and a demonstration of respect for life from conception to natural death. It's also an opportunity to meet and network with fervent pro-lifers from across Canada. You can watch the march live on EWTN.

The National March for Life is accompanied by many events. Today was the CLC's press conference, which was attended by a number of media, including the Coop de l'information (Quebec medias), CTV, The Hills and a French-language media outlet. See the photos below.

🗓️ NATIONAL MARCH FOR LIFE SCHEDULE

May 7 to 9, 2025

🚌 Bus to the March

Thursday, May 8
A bus will leave early in the morning from downtown Montreal, with a stop at Fairview Shopping Centre.
📞 Contact: Brian Jenkins – (438) 930-8643

🤝 Friendly Gathering

Thursday, May 8 – 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
After the march, join the Quebec Life Coalition team for a friendly meet-up at St. Theresa’s Parish Hall (95 Somerset St W, Ottawa), until the bus departs at 5:00 p.m.
🥐 Snacks and drinks will be provided!

🎵 "Songs for Life" Café Night

Tuesday, May 6 – 7:00 p.m.
St. Francis of Assisi Church, 20 Fairmont Ave, Ottawa
Hosted by the National March for Life
Free admission – Baby items and donations welcome!

📢 Pro-Life Press Conference in Front of Parliament

Wednesday, May 7 – 10:00 a.m.
Parliament Hill (Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A9)
Come and show your support!

🕯️ Candlelight Vigil

Wednesday, May 7 – 9:00 p.m.
Human Rights Monument, Ottawa
7:30 p.m. – Mass at St. Theresa’s Church (95 Somerset St W)
Followed by a candlelight procession to the Human Rights Monument
10:00–11:00 p.m. – Holy Hour back at St. Theresa’s

✝️ Masses and Prayer Services

Thursday, May 8 – 10:00 a.m.

• National Pro-Life Mass (Bilingual) – Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica (385 Sussex Dr)

• Latin Mass – St. Clement Parish (528 Old St. Patrick St)

🚶‍♀️ National March for Life – Main Events

Thursday, May 8
Parliament Hill, Ottawa

• 🕧 12:30 p.m. – Gathering on Parliament Hill

• 🕜 1:30 p.m. – March through downtown Ottawa

• 🕝 2:30 p.m. – Silent No More testimonies

• 🕒 3:00 p.m. – Closing prayer (Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute)

🏛️ Pro-Life Expo

Ottawa Conference and Event Centre (200 Coventry Rd)

• Thursday, May 8: 5:00–6:30 p.m. & 9:00–11:00 p.m.

• Friday, May 9: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  Free entry – Meet with pro-life organizations and initiatives from across the country!

🧠 "Save the Babies" Strategy Summit

Friday, May 9 – 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Ottawa Conference and Event Centre (200 Coventry Rd)
Tickets: $20
This summit gathers pro-life leaders and advocates from across Canada to develop a plan for cultural, legal, and political transformation to protect life.
⚠️ Note: Adults only. Attendance capped at 100 participants.

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Don't forget the Quebec March for Life !:

📍 March for Life in Quebec City
🗓 Saturday May 31th, starting at 11am, in Quebec City in front of the National Assembly
🚍 Buses will depart from Montreal and other regions - Contact: Brian Jenkins, (438) 930-8643

Help us spread the word about the March for Life in Quebec City! We're counting on you to help spread the word about the March in your communities: churches, community groups, friends and family. Here's an 8.5 x 11 poster you can print:
➡️Dowload the poster.
If you would like to receive printed flyers by post or pick them up at our offices in Montreal, please contact us: [email protected] / 1-855-996-2686.

For Life,
Augustin Hamilton
Quebec Life Coalition

P.S. Your donations are appreciated!

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The federal election has just taken place, and naturally, the results stir up a mix of emotions. Today, however, I invite you to take a step back.

Even if you’re not from Quebec, I strongly encourage you to read my message titled:

➡️ A Call to Quebecers the Day After the Federal Election

Its message resonates far beyond provincial borders—with all Canadians and, in many ways, with people across the Western world.

Let us remember: an election does not define everything.
💡 Culture is not changed by ballot boxes alone—it shifts slowly, over time. Often, we must wait until the consequences of poor decisions accumulate so visibly that society, in humility, finally turns back and seeks a better path.

Let us be patient in the way we accompany our society—yet not passive. Serenity is not passivity. It is hopeful, purposeful action, trusting in God’s timing.

And indeed, sometimes God acts suddenly and miraculously.
Think of San Juan Diego and the miraculous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe—how that one event brought about the conversion of countless Indigenous peoples and ended human sacrifice.
Why not pray and fast together, asking God to send such a sign of hope and change right here in Quebec—and across Canada?

✅ In the meantime, let’s act.

There is so much we can do today—concrete, transformative actions that go beyond voting once every four years. I've compiled a list of true levers of cultural renewal:

➡️ More Than Just Voting: Real Paths to Change

🗓 Two Big Opportunities Coming Up!

Let’s meet in person to act, witness, and build the culture of life together:

📍 National March for Life – Ottawa

🗓 Thursday, May 8, 12:00 PM – Parliament Hill
🚍 Bus from Montreal: Contact Brian Jenkins – (438) 930-8643
🍪 After the March: Friendly gathering in the parish hall of St. Theresa’s (95 Somerset St W, Ottawa) until 5 PM. Snacks and beverages provided!

📍 Quebec City March for Life

🗓 Saturday, May 31, 11:00 AM – In front of the National Assembly
🚍 Buses from Montreal and other regions – Contact: Brian Jenkins, (438) 930-8643

Help us spread the word about the Quebec March!
Share in your church, community groups, with friends and family.
➡️ Download the 8.5x11 flyer here

Want printed flyers by mail or to pick some up at our Montreal office?
📩 Contact us: [email protected] / 1-855-996-2686

Let us continue our journey together with peace, resolve, and a quiet fire of determination. 🔥

For Life,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

As you’ve likely heard, Pope Francis has recently passed away. His pontificate leaves behind a complex legacy: some of his words and decisions sadly sowed confusion and concern among many believers committed to defending faith, family, and life. Today, the Church is preparing to elect a new successor to Saint Peter, and I warmly invite you to pray that the next pope will be a true defender of these foundational values—able to guide Christians around the world with courage and clarity in the face of today’s challenges.

Here in Canada, we too are facing important decisions with the upcoming federal election. At Quebec Life Coalition, we’ve prepared clear and accessible resources to help you vote pro-life:

• Our friends at CLC's “Vote Pro-Life” website.
  

• Our practical guide: “How to Vote from a Pro-Life Perspective”

These valuable tools will help you discern which candidates are committed to protecting human dignity—from conception to natural death.

Still, we must remember that building a true culture of life goes far beyond elections or legislation. In our heavily secularized Western society, real and lasting change can only come through divine grace. Remember: David only defeated Goliath after he was anointed by God, and Moses parted the sea after he was called by Him. In other words, major cultural and political transformations begin with personal conversion—a sincere return to God.

Our role, humble yet essential, is to keep the faith alive in our homes, to boldly witness to the truth about life and family, and to patiently await the day when God Himself will act powerfully to crown our efforts in this country.

Let us continue to pray together, to act with faithfulness and humility, and to wait with joy and hope for the decisive intervention of God in our history.

🚶‍♂️ Quebec City March for Life – May 31, 2025

Join us on Saturday, May 31st, in front of the National Assembly in Quebec City for this year's March for Life! That evening, we’ll host our “Banquet for Life” — a time for encouragement, friendship, and celebration.

Travelling from outside the city? Discounted hotel packages are available at the Delta Hotel, steps from the March. Please note: hotel discount ends April 30th!
👉 Click here to book your room online

📣 Take Action

• Pray for us — your spiritual support is vital.
• Invite your friends to sign up for our newsletter and attend the March for Life in Quebec City.
• Spread the word about the Quebec March for Life!
  Here’s an 8.5 x 11 poster you can print and share
  
  ➡️ Download Poster
  
  To request printed flyers by mail or to pick some up at our Montreal office, contact us at:
  📧 [email protected] | ☎️ 1-855-996-2686

Don’t forget: the National March for Life in Ottawa is happening Thursday, May 8, 2025. Full details available here.

Happy Easter!

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

Thank you for standing with us in defending faith, family, and life in Quebec and across Canada. Here’s a brief overview of the latest news and activities from Quebec Life Coalition (QLC):

🗳️ 2025 Federal Election Resources

Our friends at Campaign Life Coalition launched their "Vote Pro-Life" page. To complement this guide, QLC has published this article:
"How to Vote from a Pro-Life Perspective". Be sure to check them both out before you vote.

🚶‍♂️ Quebec City March for Life – May 31, 2025
Join us on Saturday, May 31st, in front of the National Assembly in Quebec City for this year's March for Life! That evening, we’ll host our “Banquet for Life” — a time for encouragement, friendship, and celebration.

Travelling from outside the city? Discounted hotel packages are available at the Delta Hotel, steps from the March. Please note: hotel discount ends April 30th!
👉 Click here to book your room online

⚖️ Legal Challenge Against the “Bubble Zone” Law
Our court hearing took place last fall. We’re now awaiting the judge’s decision. Please keep this effort in prayer — this legal case is key to protecting pro-life free speech in Quebec.

🙏 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil
The 40-day vigil ended on Sunday, April 13. Highlights included increased volunteer participation downtown, more pro-life apologetics, and deeply moving encounters with men and women mourning a past abortion or miscarriage.

🤰 “Pregnant & Worried” Outreach
In 2024, by God’s grace, we helped several women carry their pregnancies to term. Now, in 2025, those children are celebrating their first birthdays! Our colleague Brian Jenkins was recently invited to two birthday parties. Two of the women we assisted gave birth to twins — one pair is pictured below.

🌟 Good News

Pro-Life Readership
Thanks to your support, tens of thousands of readers visit our website each year. Let’s keep growing — please share our content!

Strong Partnership with Theovox
Our media outreach continues to grow. This Thursday, April 17, I’ll be speaking on two programs. The first, "Au-delà des mots" (Beyond Words), will explore my pro-life convictions and QLC's mission. The second will be live Thursday night on Theovox’s YouTube channel, discussing a Christian and pro-life approach to the ongoing federal election.

📣 Take Action

• Invite your friends to sign up for our newsletter and attend the March for Life in Quebec City.

• Donate to CQV so we can continue our legal, media, and outreach efforts.

• Pray for us — your spiritual support is vital.

• Spread the word about the Quebec March for Life!
  Here’s an 8.5 x 11 poster you can print and share
  
  ➡️ Download Poster
  
  To request printed flyers by mail or to pick some up at our Montreal office, contact us at:
  📧 [email protected] | ☎️ 1-855-996-2686

Don’t forget: the National March for Life in Ottawa is happening Thursday, May 8, 2025. Full details available here.

Thank you again for your commitment and solidarity in building a Culture of Life. Wishing you a joyful and prayerful journey toward Easter!

For Life,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

By Brian Jenkins (Quebec Life Coalition)

40 Days for Life

The 40-day prayer vigil to end of abortion ended this past Sunday, April 13. Between ten and twelve people showed up for the 3 p.m. conclusion. At that time, we prayed the Chaplet of Divine Mercy on the streets of Montreal. The group then moved to the chapel across the street where we spent thirty minutes in Eucharistic Adoration before closing with a time of fraternity at a local restaurant.

A few of the vigil highlights include: an increase in volunteers to pray at the vigil downtown location, more occurrences in pro-life apologetics, and meeting with men and women grieving a past abortion or miscarriage.

Enceinte? Inquiète?

In 2024, we were blessed to help between four and five women carry their child to term. Now in 2025, they are celebrating the one-year anniversary of these children. I’ve been invited to two birthday parties. Two of the women we've helped gave birth to twins, one set is pictured below.

Following last week’s article, “How to Vote from a Pro-Life Perspective,” we’re pleased to now share another tool: an up-to-date list of pro-life candidates in Quebec and the rest of Canada.

🗳️ Pro-Life Voter Guide – Now Live!

➡️ Click here to view the list of pro-life candidates

This page also includes detailed information on each party, and we’ll be updating it regularly as we receive more responses from candidates about their positions on life and family values.

Be sure to check back often—and please share it widely!

🙏 Virtual Meeting on Public Prayer Ban Proposal

We recently held a virtual meeting with a representative from the Quebec Secretariat for Democratic Institutions Reform, Access to Information and Secularism, led by Minister Jean-François Roberge.

Alongside our allies from Citizen Go and UVVC (United Voice for Christian Values), we expressed our serious concern over Premier François Legault’s pre-Christmas proposal to ban public prayer.

We also announced our plan to deliver a petition opposing this ban—signed by over 12,000 Canadians—to Minister Roberge’s office on May 30, the day before our March for Life.

If you haven’t signed yet, there’s still time!
👉 Sign the petition to defend public prayer

🚶‍♀️ March for Life – May 31 in Quebec City

You’re invited to join us for the Quebec March for Life on Friday, May 31, 2025.

That same evening, we’ll be hosting a “Pro-Life Banquet”—a joyful moment to connect, share, and celebrate our commitment to life.

Coming from out of town? We’ve arranged discounted hotel packages at the nearby Delta Hotel, just steps away from the March site.

Note: The hotel discount ends on April 30, 2025, so don’t wait to book!

➡️ Click here to reserve, or call: 1-855-996-2686

📣 Help Us Spread the Word!

We’re counting on your support to help promote this important March in your community—through churches, local groups, family and friends.

Here’s a printable 8.5 x 11 poster to share:
👉 Download the poster here

Want flyers by mail, or prefer to pick them up at our Montreal office? Just let us know:
[email protected]
1-855-996-2686

Thank you so much for your faithful support.

For Life,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

The federal election campaign is in full swing. To help you make an informed and faithful choice, Quebec Life Coalition has prepared a guide titled:

👉 “How to Vote from a Pro-Life Perspective”

I encourage you to read it carefully—and above all, to share it with your friends and family.

Mark Carney: A Dangerously Alluring Figure

By a strange herd effect—and if polls are to be believed—Mark Carney seems to have won over the hearts of many Canadians. Yet for those of us who cherish faith, family, and life, this momentum is a serious cause for concern.

Until recently, Carney held three passports (Irish, British, and Canadian). This alone raises the question: does he embody the kind of patriotism Canada needs to navigate the coming times? More importantly, he does not uphold the Christian values essential to our personal and national salvation.

Time and again, Carney has betrayed his Catholic faith by openly supporting abortion and LGBT ideology—as shown in this article.

Jack Fonseca of Campaign Life Coalition even warns that Carney could be worse than Justin Trudeau. How did we get so close to this cliff’s edge? It is urgent that we turn around now—for the sake of our country, our families, and our faith.

The Battle Continues, Regardless of Who Leads Next

No matter who becomes our next Prime Minister, we must continue to proclaim the Gospel of Life.

But a dangerous threat looms: a federal pre-budget committee has recommended revoking charitable status from religious organizations whose moral teachings do not align with so-called "modern standards." If implemented, this measure would force many Christian ministries to close their doors.

If you haven’t already, we urge you to sign and share our petition to protect the freedom of believers in Canada:

👉 https://www.cqv.qc.ca/christianisme_canada

Don’t Forget: 40 Days for Life and Upcoming Marches

Let us not forget: prayer is our first weapon. The 40 Days for Life campaign continues in Montreal. Please come and join us as we pray for an end to abortion.

And mark your calendars for these important dates:

📍 March for Life in Ottawa – Thursday, May 8, 2025 (Parliament Hill, 12:00 PM)
📍 March for Life in Quebec City – Saturday, May 31, 2025 (National Assembly, 11:00 AM)

Let us remain faithful, clear-sighted, and active. Together, let us be bold witnesses to the culture of life that the Lord desires for His people—and for all people of good will.

For Life,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

Photo: Freepik

As the 2025 Canadian federal elections approach, voters who care deeply about promoting a Culture of Life often wonder how they should cast their votes. The decision depends not only on the individual positions of the candidates but also on those of their parties and their leaders. Quebec Life Coalition offers here an overview of the parties and their leaders regarding key issues related to faith, family, and life, as well as some general recommendations on voting strategies.

Positions of Main Federal Parties and Leaders

Liberal Party of Canada (Mark Carney)

Under the leadership of Mark Carney, the Liberal Party actively promotes abortion, which Carney has called a "fundamental right." The Liberal Party also supports euthanasia and strongly promotes LGBT ideology, including gender ideology. The party systematically excludes all pro-life candidates and regularly opposes freedom of conscience and religion, notably through restrictive legislation on freedom of speech.

Conservative Party of Canada (Pierre Poilievre)

Under Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative Party tolerates the presence of pro-life candidates, though its leader has stated he does not intend to introduce legislation against abortion. However, the party remains the only major party to allow its MPs free votes on moral issues, which, in theory, makes possible the adoption of pro-life and pro-family measures. Poilievre holds a moderate stance on euthanasia and opposes certain extreme manifestations of gender ideology, especially as they affect children.