September 11, 2020 For immediate release Langley, BC - On September 12, thousands of pink flags will be planted in three locations in the Lower Mainland. These flag displays will draw attention to sex selective abortion. This practice happens in Canada without consequence due to our...
An Australian woman was almost 19 weeks pregnant when she learned at a routine scan that her pre-born child was missing a hand. Medical professionals gave the couple information about prosthetic options and offered pre- and post-natal support to raise their child. However, the parents...
In February 2020, MP Cathay Wagantall introduced Bill C-233, the Sex Selective Abortion Act. This private member’s bill would make it illegal for a medical practitioner to perform an abortion when the known reason is the sex of the pre-born child. This is an act that...
For immediate release October 9, 2019 October 11 marks the annual International Day of the Girl, a day to highlight the needs and challenges faced by women and girls around the world. Among other inequalities and injustices, one violation of human rights continues to face Canadian girls...
Sex selection abortion happens in Canada. It impacts both boys and girls as families seek to create exactly the type of family they envisioned, but it disproportionately impacts girls. These stories are based on true stories, showing the very real decisions made based on sex...
In a culture which values control, choice, and autonomy, it is no wonder people dream of a “perfect” family, with just the right mix of boys and/or girls, in just the right order. In many countries, including the U.S., assisted reproductive technology has made “family...
October 11 marks the International Day of the Girl, a day to highlight the needs and challenges faced by women and girls around the world. In considering injustice, it is always best to start with unflinching self-examination. We quickly see that this is not a day...
When Cara’s doctor told her that it was possible her pre-born child had Down syndrome, he said, “I’m so sorry.” She heard those words over and over again, and still hears them now. But she wants the world to know, “We’re not sorry.” This beautiful story...
In recent commentary featured on GlobalNews.ca Rob Breakenridge takes a number of liberties against pro-lifers, and in particular some of the signage observed at the annual March for Life. He also writes, “Canada’s pro-life movement has only itself to blame for its failures.” We agree. Of...
The Liberal party released their gender-based violence strategy this month. The strategy aims to address issues ranging from investigating street harassment to focusing on Indigenous women, looking at impacts on LGBT communities to studying the potentially harmful effects of social media algorithms. It seems they tried to leave...
