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This week, two major battles require our urgent mobilization. Your engagement is crucial.

1. Urgent Petition: We’re Approaching 1,000 Signatures!

The threat is real: The federal government is considering removing charitable status from churches and Christian organizations, imposing a 100% revocation tax, seizing their assets, and attempting to erase Christianity from Canada.

And it’s not just us raising the alarm—none other than Cardinal Leo of the Archdiocese of Toronto recently published a letter condemning these very plans and urging the federal government to reverse course.

We must act now! If you haven’t already, please sign and share our urgent petition, which will be delivered to the next Prime Minister.

➡️ Sign here.

Every signature counts. Every share makes a difference. Let’s make our voices heard!

2. At the UN: Fighting the Pro-Abortion and Pro-LGBT Agenda

Next week marks the beginning of the annual conference of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)—a major event where international recommendations are shaped.

Our allies at CitizenGo recently summarized the four key priorities of pro-abortion and LGBT lobbies at the UN:

• Declaring abortion a “human right”—to prevent pro-life nations from opposing it.
  
• Blackmailing countries by conditioning foreign aid on the legalization of abortion.
  
• Erasing conscience rights by forcing doctors, hospitals, and religious organizations to comply.
  
• Promoting gender ideology, so the UN can pressure governments to allow gender transitions—even for children.

And they are absolutely right! The UN, under the influence of these powerful lobbies, pushes these radical ideas year after year through resolutions and international summits.

Why is this important?

The CSW seeks to adopt a final document that, while not immediately binding, influences national policies over time. What is voted on at the UN today becomes tomorrow’s law in Canada.

We Will Be There to Make a Stand

My colleague Arpad Nagy and a dedicated Quebecer, Annick, will be attending to represent pro-life and pro-family voices from Quebec. Additionally, our friends at the National Coalition for Life will be there in force with nearly a dozen pro-life advocates to challenge this destructive agenda.

Let us pray for them and stay engaged!

How You Can Help

✅ Sign the petition to protect Christianity in Canada.
✅ Share this call to action with your family and friends.
✅ Support our efforts at the UN and beyond—your donation helps us continue this critical fight.

Every action counts. Together, we can push back against this culture of death and confusion.

God bless,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

A certain stability has settled over Désirée’s life.

Last Christmas Eve, I received a call from a homeless pregnant woman. She asked for food.

Since that first contact with Désirée, who was 20 weeks pregnant at the time, she and I have stayed in touch through a home-cooked meal for her and her boyfriend, lunch at Tim Horton’s, and numerous phone calls.

Her journey over the past nine weeks has been rocky, as she has gone from being homeless, to sharing a room in a boarding house, to a shelter with twelve other women. She also struggles with drug addiction, which is not good for her or for the child she is carrying.

Recently, there was a ray of hope. She has been admitted to a residential detoxification program, and when this program ends, she will be admitted to another for a longer period of time. In these programs, she will be able to carry her pregnancy to term and beyond, for as long as the need is there.

A modicum of stability and security has come into her life. Warmth, three meals a day, and access to medical professionals, but, more importantly, a drug-free environment.

A private bedroom, regular meals, private facilities for personal hygiene, many of the amenities we take for granted are now available to Désirée.

Thank you for your support in prayer and in kind to help Désirée and the other women who come to our attention at the Quebec Life Coalition.

On Saturday, March 8, we are having a potluck/fundraiser for Désirée and the other pregnant women who come to us. All are invited and the money and items collected will go to help those less fortunate.

Related stories:

• Pregnancy Care Fundraiser - Quebec Life Coalition
• Helping a 20 week pregnant mother - Quebec Life Coalition

Last week, I was in London, England to take part in the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference. This is a part 2 for my blog on this subject. 

I met and spoke to well over a hundred people over the three days conference. Most times, I was able to share about the reality we face here in Canada, since, as you know, Canada is the worse place in the world where in comes to abortion laws, and it is also the worse place in the world when it comes to euthanasia. Our Canadian reality can definitely bring some insight to the pro-life struggle in other countries. I was also able to soak in what is happening in other countries, and learn about pro-life struggles in Scottland, Slovenia, Hungary, Poland, Honduras, Bulgaria, Nigeria, Uganda, Australia, North Korea, and several more. 

Here are a few interactions that I had. This is, of course, a non-extensive list.

The first Prime Minister of Slovenia, Lojze Peterle, expressed a strong pro-life position and vision at our Sunday pro-life gathering. At a later event, he followed up a speech by Katalin Novak (former president of Hungary) by playing for us his harmonica.

Photo: Arpad. Arpad with Lojze Peterle at ARC2025

Katalin Novak, the former president of Hungary was one of more important presenters for me. She spoke to the whole crowd of 4000 on several occasions and gave several speeches at some side events. Her story is very interesting. After implementing inspiring and impactful family policies in Hungary, she became the president of Hungary. After a controversial departure from the presidency, Novak went back to doing groundbreaking work for families, but this time, worldwide. The organization she founded with filmmaker Stephen Shaw (X-Y worldwide) is now exposing the radical fall in birthrates worldwide. 

Photo: Arpad. Arpad with Katalin Novak at ARC2025

I got to meet Konstantin Kisin, author, comedian and host of Triggernometry podcast. He gave a good presentation on why we shouldn’t forget our roots and we should face the future.

Photo: Arpad. Arpad with Konstantin Kisin at ARC2025

I attended a side event called Them Before Us: Rebuilding a Child-Centric Society. The polish panelist (who is speaking in the picture below) gave some practical insight in what worked in Poland, but also on what did not work. She provided a realistic view on what can be done to promote families through public policy. 

Photo: Arpad. Panel discussion at ARC2025

There were many exhibition booths at the conference. Here is one of the only French ones! I connected with Brice who is involved with several conservative political organizations in France. (He also in an elected politician in their government). We spoke about several issues, including sovereignty, conservative values, the pro-life world view and societal reform. He connected me with some other francophones at the conference, including a researcher who does work on the issue of demographics in France. 

Photo: Arpad. Arpad with Brice at ARC2025

Among the many people I randomly started a conversation with, Thomas Straub was a member of the German parliament, running for re-election. We had a good conversation about Christian values in society. 

Photo: Arpad. Arpad with Thomas Straub at ARC2025

I finally met with some of the staff of the Danube Institute in Budapest. The Danube institute does research related to our issues, and I am interested in how their ideas in Europe can translate to here in Quebec. 

Photo: Arpad. Arpad with three staff from the Danube Institute at ARC2025

Among the notable presenters at this conference there are the founders of ARC, Jordan Peterson and Philippa Stroud. Some other notable speaker are Bishop Barron, Vivek Ramaswamy, Tony Abbott, Os Guinness, Nigel Farage, the current US speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Mary Harrington, Leslyn Lewis, Jonathan Pageau (from here in Quebec), Jason Kenny, Erica Komisar, Coptic Archbishop Angaelos and many more. All of the speakers addressed world issues in regard to their respective fields of expertise.

From the pro-life point of view, one thing unites all of these presenters: the world that they want to create is one that is conducive to the respect of life. In our current world, everything constantly attacks the sanctity of life. ARC, on the other hand, is proposing a worldview where family is at the core of society, where there is an emphasis on moral responsibility and traditional values, where protecting human dignity is of primal importance and where a sense of cultural and societal responsibility is promoted.

As pro-life individuals, we do want to create a society where life is honored and protected from the very beginning till the very end, and moving forward, ARC participants can be key in working towards our goal. 

Imagine arriving at your church on a Sunday morning only to find the doors locked, the food bank shut down, your pastor or priest gone. Someone whispers to you, “The government took everything.” This nightmare scenario could soon become reality if we don’t take action.

The federal government is considering removing the charitable status of churches and Christian organizations. This would mean:

• A 100% revocation tax that would financially cripple parishes and Christian ministries
  
• Confiscation of property and bank accounts belonging to religious organizations
  
• Elimination of essential services such as soup kitchens and shelters
  
• A barely concealed attempt to erase Christianity from Canadian society

Click here to read a detailed article about this threat.

This is why we must act now. I am asking you to sign our urgent petition, which will be delivered to the next Prime Minister, demanding the rejection of recommendations 429 and 430 from the latest government financial report. We must stop this attack on our faith and values!

➡️ Sign the petition now!

But signing is not enough. To fight this crucial battle, Quebec Life Coalition needs your financial support. We must mobilize Canadians, expose this threat, and apply maximum pressure on our leaders.

With your signed petition, could you also send a donation of $25, $50, $100, $250, $500, or more to help us defend faith, family, and life in Canada?

📢 Every signature, every donation makes a difference. We cannot let our Christian heritage disappear in silence.

Click here to read a detailed article about this threat.

Together, we can stop this disaster and protect our churches, our families, and our Christian freedom.

May God bless you,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

P.S. Here’s what you can do right now to help:

✅ Sign the petition
✅ Make a donation to support this fight: $25, $50, $100, $250, $500, or more
✅ Share this call to action with your family and friends to mobilize as many Canadians as possible
✅ Read the Western Standard article to understand the severity of this situation

Time is running out. Let’s act together before it’s too late.

We at Quebec Life Coalition are building a pro-life cultural movement that will shape the future of Quebec, just as similar efforts in other places have borne fruit over time. In regions where pro-lifers, Christians, and people of goodwill have steadily built up their influence, we now see momentum shifting—proof that cultural transformation is possible. Quebec is not there yet, but if we persevere, we may one day witness the same breakthrough.

One example of this movement gaining traction is the ongoing "ARC conference" organized by Jordan Peterson and others, where our colleague Arpad Nagy is currently networking (read all about it, here).

Another example is the Trump administration which, despite its flaws (the issue of IVF being one of them), is making significant strides in defending life and Christian values. A powerful example was Senator J.D. Vance’s speech at the Munich Security Conference, where he boldly called out European elites for their suppression of pro-life voices. His words resonated deeply, as we in Quebec face similar persecution:

• Pro-lifers are banned from expressing their views near abortion facilities, where innocent lives are taken daily.
• Quebec’s Premier François Legault suggested banning public prayer—a clear attack on Christian freedom.
• Tourism Minister Caroline Proulx barred a Christian organization from using a government venue because they were deemed pro-life.

Governments that push woke, pro-LGBT, and pro-abortion policies—whether in Europe or here in Quebec—are starting to feel the heat. And we at Quebec Life Coalition intend to turn up the heat even more.

Quebec March for Life: A Cultural Movement

One of the ways in which we will be turning up the heat in Quebec is with our second annual March for Life. This March is much more than a demonstration—it is a catalyst for a parallel society that could one day replace the culture of death and restore a Christian, pro-life government with a true mandate from the people.

Last year’s first-ever Quebec March for Life (June 1, 2024) was historic. Despite radical secularism, 1,000 to 1,500 people took to the streets of Quebec City to affirm life. The impact was immediate:

• Quebec’s state media produced a full-length documentary featuring the March and our pro-life arguments.
• The provincial government explicitly mentioned the March in an official pro-abortion report, showing that they recognize us as a real threat to their anti-life agenda.

This year, we expand the movement:

• We are adding a Pro-Life Banquet ("Rose Dinner"), where we will honor Robert Reynolds, a lawyer who has defended Christian freedoms in Quebec for over 50 years.
• In the coming years, we plan to host youth conferences and leadership summits—laying the groundwork for a Christian and pro-life future.

A Lost Quebec—But Not Forever

Had Quebec maintained its 1950 birth rate, Quebec's population today would be 20 million strong—a demographic powerhouse, self-sufficient and resilient. Instead, abortion and contraception have weakened Quebec, leaving it vulnerable, scapegoating outsiders like Trump to cope with its own decline.

Adding to this tragedy, it looks like Quebec recently passed the one million abortion mark—a grim milestone, not of celebration, but of deep mourning. This is the price of rejecting life.

Yet, we who stand for life must lead the way out. We are the ones who will restore Quebec’s strength, faith, and identity. I invite all of you—our faithful supporters—to join us in this mission of making Quebec Christian and pro-life again.

Join us at the Quebec March for Life on May 31, 2025, join us at our other events and actions (see below) and stand for a culture of life.

God bless,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

Last year, when I went to Hungary, I had a very interesting experience. Taking the bus, walking on the street, everyone was speaking Hungarian. It was so weird. Having grown up in Canada, I only spoke Hungarian to family and friends, and almost never heard Hungarian in public. When I did, it was quite an exhilarating experience.

This week, I am taking part in the ARC conference here in London, England. ARC, or, Alliance for Responsible Citizenship, is a movement that was created in large part because of the struggles of Jordan Peterson here in Canada. This movement has as a goal to create a new vision for humanity, one that is different than that imposed on us at the moment.

Photo: Arpad Nagy. ARC Conference 2025

The reason why I mentioned my experience in Hungary is that I felt the same thing over here at the ARC conference. In Quebec, Canada, in the public sphere, it is very rare for me to talk to people who share my values. Whenever I do, it is such a treat. I feel like I am not alone. Here at ARC, it is so weird! Everyone I speak to shares most (if not all) of my values and beliefs! It is very refreshing to experience this.

Photo: Arpad Nagy. Arpad with Nejc and Nuno, 2 Slovenian pro-lifers. 

This event has brought together over 4000 individuals from almost 100 countries. The topics of the talks address all aspects of life. Even though there have not yet been a talk to specifically address the reality of abortion in the world, some of the speakers and presenters have clearly laid down a pro-life vision for our society.

Photo: Arpad Nagy. Sunday Evening pro-life gathering before ARC

Sunday evening, before the conference, we had an unofficial gathering of the pro-life participants from around the world. There were several presentations, pizza, and a good opportunity to connect among pro-lifers from our respective countries. Many of us shared a common sentiment. We need to endeavour to better work together on the international scene. The pro-abortion lobby is strong and well networked worldwide. And we need to do better to support each other.

I had the privilege to sit down with a few pro-life colleagues. A pro-lifer from Honduras, an activist from Uganda, a pro-lifer from Slovakia, the founder of a very successful Bulgarian pro-family organization, several German and British pro-life colleagues and so many more. I also had the opportunity to speak to many people who are not fully pro-life. After a conversation this morning, a lady told me that she never thought of going to the March for Life in her country, but now she thinks she will. I have been able to speak to so many people about what is going on here in Canada with our disastrous legislation on abortion and euthanasia. I would guess that a majority of the attendees had a strong respect for the sanctity of life, and we can have constructive dialogue with anyone here. 

Photo: Arpad Nagy. Meeting with Katalin Novak. 

Photo: Arpad. With Anabelle and Eva who do pro-life work in Uganda.

I will have more stories, pictures and videos to share next week. God bless, 

By Quebec Life Campaign - Photo: deagreez/Adobe Stock

To estimate Quebec's current population if the birth rate of the 1950s had been maintained, let's proceed as follows:

1. Determine Quebec's birth rate in the 1950s:

• The total fertility rate (TFR) in Quebec in the 1950s peaked at about 4.1 children per woman.

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• The crude birth rate (CBR) was around 28.9 births per 1,000 inhabitants in 1947, which is representative of the 1950s period.

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2. Comparing with the current birth rate:

By 2023, the TFR in Quebec has fallen to 1.38 children per woman, one of the lowest levels in the province's history.

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• The current CBR is approximately 9 births per 1,000 inhabitants.

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3. Analyse demographic trends :

• In 1951, Quebec's population was approximately 4.1 million.

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Today, it is estimated at around 8.7 million.

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4. Estimate alternative population growth:

• If the high birth rate of the 1950s had been maintained, natural population growth would have been significantly higher.
• Using demographic growth models, we can estimate that the current population of Quebec would be between 15 and 20 million, or even more.

This means that, without the drop in the fertility rate since the 1960s, Quebec's population would be more than double its current size. The decline in the birth rate since the Quiet Revolution has therefore had a major impact on the province's demographic growth.

By Quebec Life Coalition - Photo: Pxhere

In 1969, abortion was decriminalised in Canada and, that same year, Henry Morgentaler opened an abortion clinic in Montreal, marking the beginning of a barbaric and murderous era in Quebec. Since then, the number of abortions has risen significantly. According to available data, nearly a million abortions have been performed in Quebec over the years!

The 1970s

Following the legalisation of therapeutic abortion in 1969, the number of reported abortions in Canada began to rise. In 1974, around 12% of pregnancies in Canada ended in abortion, a proportion that had risen to 19% by 1992.

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Between 1977 and 1980, there were 33,000 abortions. In those years, Quebec accounted for less than a quarter of all abortions in Canada. British Columbia had more and Ontario nearly four times as many... There may have been around 30,000 abortions in the 1970s (excluding 1980). There were relatively few abortions in Quebec in the early 1970s, thanks to the resistance of pro-life doctors who refused to set up abortion committees.

By Quebec Life Coalition — Photo : TravelScape/Freepik

If Quebec had maintained its birthrate from the 1950s, its current population would be nearing 20 million people. In other words, the demographic strength that once gave it weight and autonomy would today serve as a natural shield against any economic or political blackmail, whether from Ottawa or Washington. But that is not the case. Why? Because Quebecers themselves have sabotaged their future by succumbing to the illusions of hedonism and materialism.

From a Strong People to an Aging Population

In the 1950s, Quebec was a vibrant society where each family had, on average, four children. This dynamism allowed the Quebec nation to have influence on both the Canadian and international stage. Today, after decades of contraception, mass abortions, and the systematic rejection of the Christian values that once shaped our society, Quebec finds itself in a state of serious decline. With a fertility rate of just 1.4 children per woman, far below the replacement threshold, it has become a society on the path to extinction.

The United States, whether led by Donald Trump or any other president, does not need to threaten Quebec—Quebec is condemning itself. The economic blackmail that some fear—higher tariffs, forced inclusion as the 51st state, pressure on exports—only holds power because of Quebec’s own weakness. A large, rooted, and prosperous people does not fear power struggles; it dictates them. But an aging, economically dependent, and ideologically divided people can do nothing but take the blows.

I'd like to share with you the activities and preparations currently keeping us busy as we work to promote a culture of life in Quebec and Canada. And we can do this work, week in, week out, thanks to your support and participation -- so, thank you for your involvement!

March for Life in Quebec

We are organizing the second March for Life in Quebec, scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2025, in front of the National Assembly (Tourny Fountain). Our efforts include setting up the website, handling logistics, and planning a tour across Quebec to promote this crucial event in defense of the most vulnerable. We hope to see many of you there! More details will follow.

Potluck and Fundraiser for Our Pregnancy Support Service

You are invited to participate in a Lenten fundraiser for our pregnancy support service, "Pregnant? Worried?".

• Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
• Schedule: 4:00 PM - Mass; 5:30 PM - Potluck; 7:00 PM - Conferences
• Location: Parish Hall of Saint-Ambroise Church, 1215 Beaubien East Street, Montreal, H2S 1T8
• Information and Registration: Contact Brian at (438) 930-8643

Admission to the event is either a monetary donation or a maternity item. Click here for more information.

National March for Life in Ottawa

Don't miss the National March for Life, the largest annual pro-life demonstration in Canada, taking place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in front of Parliament in Ottawa. We will march together to demand that our elected officials defend the right to life of every human being, from conception to natural death. More information is available on the official website.

40 Days for Life

The 40 Days for Life prayer vigil, a global initiative against abortion, will be held in Montreal from March 5 to April 13, 2025, at the intersection of Berri and Sainte-Catherine.

• Contact: Brian Jenkins, (438) 930-8643

The 365 Vigil

This daily vigil involves a prayerful presence in front of an abortion clinic to raise public awareness and offer support to pregnant women.

• Contact: Brian Jenkins, (438) 930-8643

Finally, in the coming days, our colleague Arpad Nagy will represent Quebec Life Coalition and our partners Campaign Life Coalition in England at the second conference of the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC). This event will bring together global leaders sharing a vision rooted in truth and justice. We hope to gather valuable testimonies on the defense of life worldwide, particularly in Africa, where the culture of life remains deeply ingrained.

Thank you for your commitment to faith, family, and life, from conception to natural death. Let's keep up the fight !

For Life,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition