I want to thank all of those who gave last Saturday for our United Nations work. My colleague Arpad and QLC volunteer Annick are at the United Nations in New York right now, bringing the light of truth about faith, family and the humanity of the unborn child to the Commission for the Status of Women annual conference, where thousands gather, many of whom zealously promote the killing of children in the womb. This Saturday, Arpad and Annick will be sending back a report on all the action that took place, so stay tuned.

On the Quebec front, I have great news: finally, our Website for the Quebec March for Life to be held this May 31 in Quebec City is up and running.

==>Here’s the link to the Quebec March for Life Website.

All the information on the biggest yearly pro-life event in Quebec is there to be shared. Can you do me a favour? If you are on Facebook, can you indicate whether you are “interested” or are “going” to the event on May 31^st? Here is the link to the Facebook event:

Here’s the link to the Quebec March for Life FB event.

Also, once you’ve indicated whether you will be there or are “interested”, please, please invite your Facebook friends to attend, as well. Each person can invite up to 500 Facebook “friends”. With your help, we can make sure that all pro-lifers in Quebec – and in Canada, for that matter – know about this important annual pro-life event.

Here, again, is the link to the Quebec March for Life FB event.

Also, I want to update you on our Emergency Petition to save Christianity in Quebec and in Canada, to be sent to the next Prime minister of Canada – and that seems to be Mark Carney– encouraging him to reject the recommendations to revoke the charitable status of pro-life and religious organizations in Canada.

You can sign or share the petition, here: https://www.cqv.qc.ca/christianisme_canada

At a time when, in Quebec, Christian church groups are being kicked out of city-owned buildings to respect Quebec’s “secularism” law, we have to do our utmost to defend our right to assemble and speak the truth about faith, family and life, from conception until natural death.

Again, you can sign or share our petition against revoking the charitable status of religious and pro-life organizations, here: https://www.cqv.qc.ca/christianisme_canada

Finally, we are one week into our Lent 2025 fundraiser, and we’re doing well thanks to the generosity of pro-lifers from across Canada. We have so far raised $ 6,845, with 8,155 $ to go. If you have already given, thank you for your generosity. If you haven’t yet had a chance, please give sacrificially today. We need your help to continue.

For Life,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

P.S. Please give what you can today to support our Lenten fundraising campaign. Your donation helps us raise awareness of the urgent need to defend the unborn, preserve the traditional family, and place God at the center of our lives.

Today, Wednesday, March 5, marks not only the beginning of Lent for many but also the launch of 40 Days for Life—a global prayer and fasting vigil held outside abortion centers in hundreds of cities worldwide. In Montreal, my colleague Brian Jenkins is organizing this 40-day vigil at the corner of Berri and Sainte-Catherine every day from 7 AM to 7 PM. Come pray with us for an end to abortion.

But March 5 also marks the launch of our Lenten Fundraising Campaign for 2025. We are setting ourselves a goal of raising $15,000 in three weeks to continue our mission of defending faith, family, and life. We've already received some donations today and we are grateful! We need your help to reach this goal!

➡ Make a donation today to support our efforts.

Meanwhile, our petition opposing the attack on Christian charities is approaching 4,000 signatures! If you haven’t signed it yet, we encourage you to do so and share it with those around you. This threat is real, and we must take action to defend Christianity in Canada.

➡ Sign the petition here.

Finally, preparations for the Quebec City March for Life on May 31, 2025, are well underway. Very soon, we will launch a dedicated website and Facebook page. This Sunday, we will begin visiting churches to promote this vital annual event.

Thank you for your prayers and support.

God bless you,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

P.S. Please give what you can today to support our Lenten fundraising campaign. In this season of sacrifice, think of the unborn children targeted by abortion and the vulnerable targeted by euthanasia. Our society needs God. Your donation helps us raise awareness of the urgent need to place God at the center of our personal and civic life.

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

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

Here’s a quick rundown of the key pro-life, pro-family, and pro-faith initiatives we’re bringing you this week, thanks to our team and supporters:

• Pro-Life Mini-Conference for Young Adults – On February 8, 2025, at 3PM we’re hosting a pro-life conference at our Montreal office with Philippe Letellier-Martel and Arpad Nagy, covering pro-life apologetics and political engagement. (in French)
• Screening of Roe Canada – Join us for a private screening of this crucial documentary on abortion in Canada, on February 5 (English). RSVP here: English screening.
• 40 Days for Life & 365 Vigil – Our 40 Days for Life prayer vigil runs from March 5 to April 13 in Montreal, while our 365 Vigil continues year-round, ensuring a constant pro-life presence outside abortion facilities. Contact Brian Jenkins for details (438) 930-8643.
• Pregnant and Worried? – Our outreach continues to support women in crisis pregnancies with real help. Call 1-855-871-4442 for help.
• ThéoVox & Pro-Life News – I recently appeared on ThéoVox News to expose the dangers of radical progressive ideology in Quebec schools. Meanwhile, my colleague Augustin Hamilton just reported that—for the first time in Quebec history—deaths now outnumber births.

Finally, I can’t close this email without highlighting the major pro-life victories accomplished in record time under the Trump administration. These prove that bold political leadership can roll back the culture of death:

• Strong leadership – Trump sent a powerful message to the March for Life and pardoned 23 pro-lifers unjustly jailed by Biden’s DOJ.
• Exit from the WHO – The U.S. has pulled out of the pro-abortion, pro-gender ideology World Health Organization.
• Mexico City Policy & Hyde Amendment – Federal funds are once again blocked from financing abortion at home and abroad.
• End to Biden’s anti-life prosecutions – Trump’s DOJ dropped FACE Act charges against peaceful pro-life activists.
• Supporting pro-life activists -- Trump pardons 23 jailed pro-life activists.
• Reinstatement of expelled service members – Military members discharged for refusing the COVID vaccine are being reinstated with back pay.
• Legal recognition of personhood from conception – A new executive order strengthens protections for women and the unborn.
• Protecting women’s sports – Congress passed a bill banning biological males from competing in female athletics.
• Shutdown of pro-abortion government website – The Biden-era abortion resource page was taken down on Day One of Trump’s presidency.

Thank you for standing with us. I hope you can take part in some of our upcoming events and help us advance faith, family, and life in Quebec and in the rest of Canada!

For Life,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

Here’s what Quebec Life Coalition has lined up this week to keep pushing forward for faith, family, and life in Quebec and beyond. Every event, article, and initiative we’ve put together is about real action and real impact. Here’s the rundown:

For Life,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

Here’s the latest about how Quebec Life Coalition is fighting for faith, family and life, from conception to natural death, in Quebec and beyond:

Advocacy and Outreach

We continue to take steps to uphold faith in Quebec:

• Petition to stop Public Prayer Ban in Quebec: I have formally requested a meeting with Minister Jean-François Roberge to discuss our petition opposing the proposed ban on public prayer. With over 12,000 signatures collected, this petition reflects a strong public demand to protect the ability of Christians to live and express their faith authentically in Quebec.
  
  
• Engaging the Media: An editorial I submitted to a popular Quebec Newspaper Le Devoir on authentic dialogue is awaiting publication. We remain hopeful that our message will resonate with a broader audience.

Preparations for the 2025 Quebec March for Life

Preparations are well underway for this year’s Quebec City March for Life, scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2025.

• We are in the process of booking electricity, stage, and sound equipment, ensuring a memorable event for all participants.
• This annual march is a powerful opportunity to stand together for life and show our commitment to building a culture that respects and protects the most vulnerable among us.

Community Initiatives

• Youth Engagement: QLC political director Arpad Nagy, besides getting ready for the upcoming federal election, is organizing two youth events this month, including an apologetics evening and a screening of Roe Canada at our offices.
• Support Services: Outreach coordinator Brian Jenkins continues to assist individuals through our Enceinte et Inquiète helpline (1-855-871-4442 / enceinteinquiete.org), offering guidance to mothers and fathers in need.
• Quebec Prays: Augustin Hamilton is revitalizing our social media strategy and helping grow the “Quebec Prays” initiative (see here for more details), now with 15 active groups across the province.

Opportunities to Get Involved in Pro-Life Politics

Now is the time to step forward and make your voice heard. The People’s Party of Canada (PPC) is seeking candidates for the next federal election, and they fully welcome pro-life candidates. This stands in stark contrast to the Liberals, NDP, and even the Conservatives, who often reject pro-life voices, especially in Quebec.

If you’ve ever considered running for office as a pro-life candidate, I encourage you to explore the list of vacant ridings on their website:
➡️ https://www.peoplespartyofcanada.ca/vacant-ridings

Alternatively, consider running with the Christian Heritage Party (CHP), which is committed to running pro-life candidates in every riding where no other pro-life options are available. Their website provides details on how you can join this important effort:
➡️ https://www.chp.ca/

Becoming a candidate is an impactful way to stand for life and faith in the public sphere. Let’s ensure that the pro-life perspective is represented at every level of government.

Looking Ahead

Mark your calendars for the 2025 Quebec March for Life (Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Quebec City) and stay tuned for details on our annual fundraiser dinner and other events. 

Thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and continued generosity.

May God bless you and your families abundantly,

For Life,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

A blessed New Year to all of you from the Quebec Life Coalition!

We were overjoyed to receive what felt like a New Year's gift on January 6th, the Feast of the Magi, when Justin Trudeau announced his resignation. If you haven’t yet read my statement on this significant development, you can do so here.

While some suggest Trudeau’s resignation might be a political ploy, I believe this is an overreaction. Yes, there is some wiggle room in his announcement—he framed it as happening after a "competitive" leadership race. However, a reversal would be political suicide. Should Trudeau backtrack, the millions of Canadians who have had enough of his legacy would deliver him an even more devastating electoral defeat than was anticipated before his resignation statement. It would make Kim Campbell’s historic 1993 debacle look like a walk in the park.

But let us not dwell too much on political dramas. As defenders of faith, family, and life, our mission transcends the soap opera of partisan politics. Instead, we must inspire leaders of all stripes to embrace principles rooted in Scripture and the Christian faith, which Christ gave us to guide society through this valley of tears.

Nowhere is this mission more urgent than in Quebec, where secularism has taken a particularly aggressive turn. As you know, Premier François Legault recently floated the idea of banning public prayer in Quebec, claiming that such expressions “are not something we want.” This proposal strikes at the heart of Quebec’s Christian roots, which have shaped its culture and identity for centuries.

The reality is that Quebec’s rejection of its Christian heritage has left it demographically and spiritually ruined. Consider this: in 1950, the median age in Quebec was 25, and the average woman had 3.5 children. Today, the median age is 42, and the fertility rate has plummeted to an alarming 1.38 children per woman. That’s the devastating legacy of widespread abortion, contraception, no-fault divorce, same-sex marriage, and the LGBT ideology that dominates public discourse.

At Quebec Life Coalition, we are committed to reversing this cultural and spiritual decline. A key part of this effort in 2025 is our petition against the proposed public prayer ban. Over 12,000 individuals have already signed in support of religious freedom and Quebec’s Christian heritage. We plan to present this petition to Minister Jean-François Roberge, responsible for “secularism,” in the coming weeks.

If you haven’t yet signed the petition, I encourage you to do so here. And if you’ve already signed, please share it with friends and family. Together, we can ensure that the voices of Canadians who cherish their faith and traditions are heard loud and clear.

Thank you for your continued support. May God bless you abundantly in this New Year, and may He guide us all in the work ahead.

Yours in Christ,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

Last Wednesday, we launched a petition to fight against François Legault’s outrageous proposal to ban public prayer in Quebec. In just 6 days, over 5,000 people have signed, sending a clear message: We will not stand by as our Christian culture and freedoms are vandalized!

The Real Problem with Legault’s Ban

Legault claims his intention is to curb “Islamist” displays, but sweeping bans have collateral damage. They target all public manifestations of faith—Christian processions, public rosaries, or even Nativity scenes during Christmas. It’s the kind of “solution” that secularists love: create a crisis, then use it as a pretext to eliminate Christianity from the public square.

Legault needs to understand that if he goes through with this plan, he will look like a tin-pot dictator—a small-scale, communist-style leader aiming to erase religion from Quebec. If he wants to avoid this embarrassment, let him back down now.

Why This Matters Beyond Quebec

This is not just a Quebec problem. Quebec has acted as a "woke laboratory" since the 1960s, cooking up destructive ideas that later spread across Canada and even the world. Abortion, euthanasia, and “same-sex marriage” all gained momentum here before infecting other places.

This proposed ban on public prayer is no different—it’s a mind virus that we need to stop at the source. If we succeed in Quebec, we’ll spare the rest of Canada and the world yet another attack on faith and common sense.

How You Can Help

1. Sign the petition now if you haven’t already:
   SIGN HERE
2. Share this petition with your friends and family. Let them know what’s happening in Quebec.
3. Support this campaign: We need resources to promote the petition online and reach thousands more. Your donation can help us amplify this effort and send a stronger message to Legault.

DONATE TO PROMOTE THE PETITION

The Time Is Now

As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Our Lord, this is no time for the government to trample on our freedom to express our faith publicly. Let’s defend what remains of Quebec’s Christian culture—and ensure that this dangerous idea is stopped in its tracks.

Thank you for your support and your prayers. Together, we can make a difference.

For Faith, family and Life, from conception to natural death,

Georges Buscemi
President, Campagne Québec-Vie

P.S. Over 5,000 signatures in just 6 days proves that people care deeply about this issue. Let’s keep the momentum going—sign, share, and help us stop this attack on public prayer!

SIGN THE PETITION AND SHARE IT

We're kicking off the fourth week of our year-end fundraising campaign, made all the more urgent by the ongoing Canada Post strike. Your generosity is crucial to keep us going.

This past weekend, I celebrated a milestone: 50 years on this Earth and 15 years as president of Quebec Life Coalition. As I reflect on these years, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for the blessings and challenges that have shaped me and our mission to defend life and uphold Christian values in Quebec.

How It All Began

I began my "career" (if you can call it that) in the pro-life movement during my doctoral studies in religious studies at McGill University (class of 2008). Newly returned to my Catholic faith and eager to meet like-minded people, I joined a campus pro-life group called "Choose Life," founded by an American student, Natalie Fohl. One of our first activities was watching a video by Stephanie Gray, a pro-life speaker, which included a stark portrayal of abortion. Seeing that video changed my life (click here to view this video).

Abortion was no longer a topic for polite debate; it was a horrific crime that I could not ignore. I couldn’t justify sipping coffee in a Montreal café, writing about Kant’s moral proof for the existence of God, while mere blocks away, innocent lives were being destroyed. I was, as they say, "redpilled."

I soon connected with Campagne Québec-Vie (Quebec Life Coalition), founded in 1989 by Gilles Grondin, a former Canadian diplomat, in response to the devastating Morgentaler Supreme Court decision of 1988 that decriminalized abortion. Leaving academia behind, I joined this mission full-time.