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Finally, it rained after a long dry period. Thanks to God, it is refreshing to see nature regaining its green color!

The Arthabaska-L'Érable by-election resulted in a comfortable victory for the PQ, followed closely by Éric Duhaime's PCQ, while the CAQ trailed far behind — a dramatic reversal in the CAQ stronghold. The population's disappointment with the ruling party is undoubtedly behind much of the shift in votes from the CAQ to the PQ and the PCQ. But how can we explain the collapse of the other parties? Perhaps we should see this as a rallying around the PQ to block the ‘right’ embodied by Éric Duhaime (no doubt despite himself), a rallying similar to that which took place around Mark Carney in the last federal election, not only to combat the American threat, but also to counter the Conservative Pierre Poilievre, accused of Trumpism by the mainstream media.

That said, whether it is the CAQ or the PQ that governs Quebec after the next general election, what difference does it make for unborn children and those who defend them?

I would like to commend the efforts of our colleague Arpad Nagy, who ran as an independent candidate in this election campaign to bring the pro-life message to the public arena. Here is a comment left by a voter under one of Mr. Nagy's Facebook posts, which I believe will help us reflect on the merits of his approach: "Congratulations on your candidacy! Thanks to you, I was able to do my duty as a good citizen, because a committed Catholic was running in my region! Thank you, and may the Lord protect and keep you!"

I invite you to sign our petition to the Quebec Minister of the Status of Women and the Minister of Health regarding the post-abortion trauma experienced by a large number of women, so that their ministries will recognise this reality and put in place a support programme for women who have been hurt by abortion. Such recognition could be the beginning of a more in-depth reflection on what abortion itself is. We have compiled the results of several scientific studies on the effects of abortion in a report to support the petition.

In addition to this petition, Campagne Québec-Vie invites you to participate in various pro-life events and actions that will take place this summer and during the autumn season: corn roast, Life Chain and 40 Days for Life.

Corn Roast — August 23rd

This annual event is a golden opportunity for pro-life advocates to gather, discuss, and get to know each other better. This year, we will have Philippe Letellier-Martel from Action Vitale as our guest speaker. This young pro-life activist has set up a YouTube channel with a colleague where he promotes pro-life and Christian apologetics. He also takes to the streets to ask passers-by for their opinions on abortion in order to open their eyes to this devastating scourge. The corn roast will be held on 23 August at the CQV offices at 3330 Rivier Street, Montreal.

Life Chain — October 5th

The Life Chain is a pro-life prayer and demonstration event that takes place for one hour, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., each year to bear witness to the sanctity of human life. For one hour, participants stand along a designated street holding signs with pro-life messages such as "Abortion kills children" and "Abortion hurts women". This event took place in more than 350 locations across Canada in 2024, including about 20 in Quebec. Such widespread participation is only possible thanks to the organisation of the chain by local people across Canada. CQV will hold a chain in Montreal along Décarie Boulevard, near the intersection with Jean-Talon Street and the Namur metro station. More details to come.

40 Days for Life — September 24th-November 2nd

The 40 Days for Life are similar in some ways to the Life Chain, but much longer. It consists of 40 days and 12 hours per day of sidewalk vigils, usually in the vicinity of an abortion clinic, to witness on behalf of the unborn child to passers-by and to offer help to women who are considering aborting their babies. The 40 Days begins on September 24th and ends on November 2nd. More details to come.

For more information, to register for one of these events, or to organize a local Life Chain, contact Brian Jenkins at (438) 930-8643.

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Augustin Hamilton

Conferences tour

Quebec Life Coalition is launching a project to establish local groups in the parishes and churches of Quebec, to root a living commitment to faith, family and life. Several communities have already been visited recently, and these groups serve as a springboard for various initiatives: mobilization for the March for Life, prayer vigils, training in apologetics, support for pregnant women in distress, etc. Invite us to come and talk about it in your community: [email protected] ou 1-855-996-2686.

Corn Roast

Our annual corn roast will take place on Saturday, August 23rd starting at noon, at the Quebec Life Coalition's offices, 3330 Rivier Street, Montreal. Come in large numbers!

Our special guest: Philippe Letellier-Martel from Action Vitale.

Participation cost: $15

For more information, contact Brian Jenkins at (438) 930-8643.

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 5th from 2 to 3 p.m., this initiative is crucial to raising public awareness of the dignity of human life.

For more information, contact Brian Jenkins at (438) 930-8643.

Vigil 365

The Vigil 365 is a prayer vigil where, every day for one or two hours, pro-lifers pray in a public place at a certain distance from an abortuary for the end of abortion.

For more information, contact Brian Jenkins on (438) 930-8643.