News

The Quebec government plans to authorize advance euthanasia requests for people with serious illnesses, such as Alzheimer's, as early as this fall, even though the Canadian government has not amended the Criminal Code to allow such a thing.

On June 7, 2023, Quebec passed a law authorizing advance requests for euthanasia, but the law has not yet come into force. Now Quebec is talking about “moving forward”, citing a broad “consensus” among the Quebec population in the face of Ottawa's inertia on the issue.

It is to be feared that if Ottawa (all too happy, no doubt, to refrain from prohibiting in an area where it has itself had to temporarily step back) lets Quebec do as it did in 2015, other provinces will follow suit and override the Criminal Code, to the great detriment of vulnerable people. (Read our article about this development, here)

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We held our annual corn roast last Saturday, despite a little rain. Like every year, we were delighted to meet our supporters and discuss a variety of topics with them.

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In case you missed it, our colleague Arpad Nagy, director of political operations for Quebec Life Coalition, was in Hamilton participating in the Christian Heritage Party convention. At QLC, we're looking for ways to help this 100% pro-life party to make inroads in Quebec. Read Arpad's report here.

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Below, you will find information on our upcoming events. Of special interest is the upcoming Life Chain on October 6th, because it is a simple opportunity for everyone to get involved. We are currently setting up our life chain locations, and if you are interested in helping out, please reach out to us!

Life Chain

The Life Chain is a peaceful, silent demonstration in which participants hold pro-life signs for one hour. Held in hundreds of cities on Sunday, October 6 from 2 to 3 p.m., this initiative is crucial to raising public awareness of the dignity of human life.

Our plan is to triple the number of Life Chains in Quebec. We aim to grow from 11 to 33 chains, increasing our presence and impact across the province. 

Concrete Help for Pregnant Women in Need

We met Djulia this past May 2024. She had been sleeping on the floor in her apartment and as her pregnancy progressed, it was becoming ever more uncomfortable. So, on a Saturday afternoon, we met and walked over to a retailer... (READ MORE)

Arpad's commentary on an open letter by Mgr. Frank Leo

Mgr. Francis Leo, in his open letter to all members of our federal parliament, exhorted them to vote in favour of a bill that would put additional restrictions on sexually explicit materials (pornography) in order to protect minors. This open letter on Bill S-210 is not inconsequential. (READ MORE)

A SOLID PRO-LIFE RESOURCE – Voting: What the Church Actually Teaches - Explaining the Faith

This presentation by Fr. Alar explains how Church teaching informs our discernment when casting a vote in an election. Fr. Alar explains the importance of forming one's conscience, on what the Church deems as non-negotiable when voting and on the moral obligation to vote. A must watch video for all Catholics but also of interest and value for anyone looking for a moral framework for voting. 

Roe Canada documentary

We recently translated and dubbed the documentary "Roe Canada: Our Forefathers' Land in a Post-Roe World", which explores the potential impact of the overturning of Roe v. Wade in Canada. We invite you to watch it in English or in French.

Please do what you can to help us build a Culture of Life in Quebec and beyond. We also appreciate your donations, and thank all who give.

For Life,

Georges Buscemi
President
Quebec Life Coalition