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

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

Thanks to your generosity over the past three weeks, we have reached our $15,000 goal for our Lenten fundraising campaign. From the bottom of my heart — thank you! Your support allows us to continue defending and promoting the Christian faith, the natural family, and human life from conception to natural death, even in a political and cultural climate often hostile to these fundamental truths.

One of the most concerning developments in recent days is the candidacy of Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of Canada. Carney publicly identifies as a practising Catholic, yet he has declared himself to be “absolutely” in favour of abortion — without reservation. In his own words:

“I absolutely support a woman’s right to choose, without reservation, and I will defend it just as the Liberal Party has: with pride and consistency.”

This kind of double-speak — claiming to be Catholic while defending abortion — is deeply troubling and, as Campaign Life Coalition recently stated, scandalous. Let us also not forget that Carney was among the first to call for a forceful crackdown on the 2022 Freedom Convoy, describing the protesters as seditious in a Globe and Mail op-ed.

In this uncertain election season, as we await to see who will become Canada’s next Prime Minister, we must act now to protect our churches and charitable organizations. A critical petition is underway to oppose the very real threat of revoking charitable status for religious groups. If you haven’t already signed it, please do so today. The link is below:

Sign the petition >>

Finally, a reminder that the Marches for Life are fast approaching:

• National March for Life in Ottawa: Thursday, May 8, 2025 (Website)
• Quebec March for Life in Quebec City: Saturday, May 31, 2025 (Website)

Thank you again for your faithful support. Together, and by God’s grace, we will continue to shine the light of truth and defend the most vulnerable among us.

For Life,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

P.S. If you haven’t yet donated to our Lenten fundraising campaign, this is your last chance. Your donation is a powerful gesture in defence of faith, family, and life in a culture that has lost its way. Please give today to keep this vital mission going.

In an interview broadcast five days ago, American Vice President J.D. Vance asserted that Europe was "at risk of engaging in civilizational suicide." Whatever you think of the current U.S. vice president, on that point, he's right: low birth rates—due in large part to mass abortion—no-border mass immigration from countries that do not share the values that made Europe great, and Europe's forsaking of Christian culture all point to a future where Europe simply dissolves itself out of existence, like a decaying corpse.

Well, the same can be said for most, if not all, Western countries—including, and most especially, a certain part of Canada called "Quebec." One could say that Quebec already attempted suicide in the 1960s when it underwent the "Quiet Revolution" and cut itself off from its Christian roots. Today, sadly, as its birth rate dwindles and francophones become a minority in la Belle Province, Quebec is doubling down on banning religion from the public square—first by floating a ban on public prayer, then by evicting church groups from government buildings, including city-owned spaces and community centres.

It’s coming to a point where, instead of a Western, Christian society, Quebecers are living in a death-loving, communism-embracing society. Recently, I read a Facebook post from an émigré from Communist Romania who, several years ago, moved to Canada. She openly wondered: "What was the point of moving to Canada, now that we're more communist here than where I fled from?"

We can ask ourselves the same thing in Quebec: what's the point of staying here, when things are getting worse, not better—more communistic, more death-loving? (Quebec is now the world champion of assisted suicide.)

But the answer to the question why stay? is that God has a plan for us. We at QLC believe God wants us here. God is merciful. He doesn't want Quebec—or any other Western society—to perish, but rather to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). He sends forth His spokespeople to show the way out of bondage to sin.

At QLC, we have been pointing the way to faith, family, and life—from conception to natural death—for years. God put us here to be the seeds of renewal. And yes, it can be very hard, because a seed bears no fruit unless it dies (John 12:24).

Every day, the QLC team is doing God's work, under the radar, under the soil, dying to self: Brian prays and witnesses at 40 Days for Life and helps pregnant women in need, Arpad is networking at events or taking notes and asking difficult questions at the UN, and Augustin is covering Quebec and international news from a pro-life, pro-family perspective. These might not be grand geopolitical chess moves—often, these tasks are thankless—but they are the seeds that will grow in God's good time.

And you know what? We are growing.

Whenever we engage in these necessary quarterly fundraisers, we normally struggle to reach our goal—but not so much anymore. The many of you who have given so promptly and generously are showing us that our work is increasingly valued and appreciated. From across the country, and even as far as Africa, people are giving to QLC because they recognize that our fight is their fight. Our message is God's message of love to lost Western societies on the brink of civilizational suicide!

The harvest may not come tomorrow (it will in God's good time), but the ground is being readied for a restoration of the West. If it heeds the call, Quebec—and the rest of the West—instead of committing suicide, will, thanks to God's work through us, be given new life.

This Spring—a time of sacrifice, prayer, and giving for many—thank you for joining us in extending God's mercy to Quebec, Canada, and beyond.

Please give so that we can keep giving, too.

For Life,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

P.S. If you haven’t yet given, now is the time. Your donation is a stand for faith, family, and life in a culture that has lost its way. Please give today so that we can continue this vital mission.

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