Matt W

Life + Family + Faith + NGO/UN + I follow @Campaignlife

[Matt W @MattWoj]

Life is winning!

“The judge found that abortion victim photography is not obscenity and does not promote hatred and that PPS was unreasonable to adopt a subjective standard.”

[Campaign Life Coalition @CampaignLife]

CANADIAN PRO-LIFE VICTORY

Campaign Life Coalition (CLC) is celebrating a significant legal victory after the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled on June 11 that the Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) violated the Charter-protected freedom of expression rights of CLC and one of its members by prohibiting signs expressing opposition to abortion at a 2023 Parliament Hill event.

“This is an important victory not only for Campaign Life Coalition, but for every Canadian who believes Parliament Hill must remain a place where one can speak freely on the issues that matter most—in this case, the right to life,” said Jeff Gunnarson, National President of Campaign Life Coalition.

“The Court has confirmed that government officials cannot censor political expression simply because they find the message uncomfortable, difficult, or controversial. This is a big win for life and for free-speech rights. This ruling is especially important at a time when freedom of expression and pro-life advocacy are increasingly under pressure in Canada.”

The Court held that the PPS decision infringed section 2(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and was not justified under section 1. The ruling rejected the use of broad and subjective standards to censor political expression on Parliament Hill. The judge found that abortion victim photography is not obscenity and does not promote hatred and that PPS was unreasonable to adopt a subjective standard.

The case arose from a May 2023 press conference organized by CLC ahead of the annual National March for Life. CLC planned to display signs depicting the victims of abortion at various stages of development. Before the press conference began, a PPS officer inspected the signs and prohibited their display, claiming they were too graphic to be shown on Parliament Hill.

“Abortion is not an abstract issue,” said CLC’s Maeve Gainey (then Roche) who was prevented from displaying the images. “It has real victims. The images PPS tried to censor due to a bad policy reveal the truth about what abortion does to preborn children. We do not display these images because they are pleasant. We display them because they are true.”

Gunnarson said that Parliament Hill has long been a place where Canadians gather to communicate political messages directly to lawmakers and to the public. “We are pleased that the Court recognized that constitutional freedoms cannot be restricted through subjective and unpredictable censorship.”

Campaign Life Coalition was represented by constitutional lawyer Hatim Kheir. The case was funded by the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms.

Photos: CLC and staff at the 2023 National March for Life Press Conference on Parliament Hill.

[Campaign Life Coalition @CampaignLife]

Victory at the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board! Not a single trustee seconded Trustee Brea Corbet’s motion to fly the “Pride” flag, despite immense political pressure. Our deepest gratitude to @archtoronto and His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo for explicitly supporting the current neutral flag policy. Thank you.

[Campaign Life Coalition @CampaignLife]

HELP NEEDED: Can you help count the 2026 National March for Life?

We filmed the entire march through the streets of Ottawa, from the first marcher to the last.

Now we’re asking pro-lifers, journalists, number-crunchers, and anyone with a good eye to watch the video and help estimate how many Canadians marched for life.

Comment below with your number.

[Campaign Life Coalition @CampaignLife]

PRESS RELEASE: Campaign Life Coalition mourns the passing of President Emeritus Jim Hughes

HAMILTON - Campaign Life Coalition mourns the passing of Jim Hughes, President Emeritus of Campaign Life Coalition and one of the great leaders of the Canadian pro-life movement. Hughes died on Monday, May 18, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was 82.

“Jim Hughes dedicated his life to defending innocent human life and building the pro-life movement in Canada,” said Jeff Gunnarson, National President of Campaign Life Coalition. “He was the backbone of this movement for decades and remained uncompromising and steadfast throughout, deeply committed to his faith in God and to the truth that every human life is valuable and worthy of protection because it bears the image of God.”

Born and raised in Toronto, Hughes devoted nearly five decades of his life to defending the sanctity of human life. In 1978, after a successful career in business, he joined Campaign Life Coalition at the urging of his wife, Virginia. What began as a two-year commitment became a lifetime of service to the pro-life cause.

Under Hughes’ leadership, Campaign Life Coalition helped shape, strengthen, and mobilize the pro-life movement across Canada. He worked tirelessly with elected officials, clergy, and community leaders to move forward the pro-life position in Parliament, provincial legislatures, city halls and school boards across this country. There are few pro-life leaders today whom he didn’t recruit, mentor, or encourage to get involved in whatever way they could.

Hughes played a central role in building many of the movement’s initiatives, including The Interim, Canada’s pro-life and pro-family newspaper, founded in 1983, and LifeSiteNews, launched in 1997. He also established the annual National March for Life in Ottawa, which has become the largest annual pro-life gathering in Canada. He worked relentlessly to establish a bipartisan Parliamentary Pro-Life Caucus in Ottawa, which still exists today.

“Jim had a remarkable mind and an extraordinary memory. He was quick on his feet, politically astute, and had an instinctive sense of the right approach to take in difficult circumstances,” Gunnarson said. “But what truly defined Jim was his heart. He cared deeply for the unborn, for mothers in crisis, and for everyone around him. He would go to extraordinary lengths to help someone in need.”

His pro-life work extended beyond Canada. Hughes served as Vice-President of the International Right to Life Federation and helped represent pro-life and pro-family Canadians internationally, including at the United Nations.

“Although Jim was a formidable leader, he was also humble enough to seek counsel before making important decisions,” Gunnarson added. “He listened, consulted widely, and always kept the mission at the centre of his work. It was an honour to work closely with him for so many years, to travel with him, and to come to know his character, his love for people, and his unwavering devotion to the unborn child.”

At home, Hughes was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. In the office, he was a mentor and fatherly presence to many. Wherever he went, he brought a down-to-earth spirit and a sense of humour that could brighten any room.

In recent years, Hughes endured several health challenges and suffered a stroke last year. Through it all, he remained steadfast in his Catholic faith and in his love for those around him.

“After stepping in to fill Jim’s shoes as National President, I took great comfort in knowing I could still lean on his wisdom, experience, and friendship,” said Gunnarson. “We will miss him deeply, but we trust he will continue to intercede for this movement and for the unborn children he spent his life defending.”

Campaign Life Coalition invites all people of good will to pray for the repose of Jim Hughes’ soul and for comfort and strength for his loved ones.

[Salt + Light Media @saltandlighttv]

We mourn the passing of Jim Hughes, whose faithful witness and tireless dedication to the pro-life movement touched countless lives across Canada.
We invite you to watch our featured interview with Jim Hughes on #Behold
https://t.co/ta33V62xnz
#SLMedia #JimHughes

[Campaign Life Coalition @CampaignLife]

The Canadian pro-life movement has lost one of its great leaders.

Jim Hughes, President Emeritus of Campaign Life Coalition, died this morning, May 18, 2026.

Jim dedicated his life to defending innocent human life and building the pro-life movement in Canada from the ground up. He was the backbone of this movement for decades — steadfast, courageous, and deeply committed to truth.

Because of Jim’s leadership and sacrifice, countless Canadians found their voice in the fight for life.

We mourn his passing, but we are profoundly grateful for the legacy he leaves behind.

May he rest in peace.

[Campaign Life Coalition @CampaignLife]

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jim Hughes, President Emeritus of Campaign Life Coalition, who died this morning.

Jim devoted his life to defending innocent human life and played a foundational role in building the pro-life movement in Canada. For decades, he was a steady and courageous presence — deeply committed to truth and unwavering in his convictions.

Because of his leadership and sacrifice, countless Canadians found the courage to stand for life.

As we mourn his passing, we also give thanks for the extraordinary legacy he leaves behind.

May he rest in peace.

[Campaign Life Coalition @CampaignLife]

That’s a wrap! Our wonderful team 🙌 See you all tomorrow on Parliament Hill for the National March for Life. We march rain or shine!

Watch full presser on CPAC. Link below

[CPAC @CPAC_TV]

LIVE: Campaign Life Coalition comments ahead of annual rally
➡️https://t.co/Zg698ql1Fj

EN DIRECT : Commentaires de la Coalition nationale pour la vie avant le rassemblement annuel
➡️https://t.co/ZITMuknn23

#cdnpoli | #polcan

[Campaign Life Coalition @CampaignLife]

Cardinal Leo’s message for the National March for Life is powerful:

"Our presence at the March for Life in Ottawa is a sign that we stand firmly, yet compassionately, for the sacrosanct dignity of every human person from conception to natural death."

Life "is not ours to create or destroy at will, but a sacred trust given to us by God.”

Join us on Parliament Hill on May 14.

@archtoronto

[Liz Wheeler @Liz_Wheeler]

No, gay men should not to allowed to buy babies via a surrogate.

No, single straight men should not be allowed to buy babies via a surrogate.

No, single women shouldn’t be allowed to buy babies via a surrogate.

No, married heterosexual couples shouldn’t be able to buy babies via a surrogate.

Is that clear enough for you?

Surrogacy commodifies a baby, reducing the child into a product to be purchased, grossly violating that child’s human dignity.

Surrogacy then robs the baby of mother and/or father, all to gratify adults who think their desire for a child trumps the wellbeing of the child who deserves an intact natural family.

Surrogacy in all circumstances is a gross violation of natural law.

It should be illegal.

This should not be a controversial opinion.

[National Right to Life @nrlc]

Abortion is not healthcare. It ends a human life and too often leaves women to carry the physical and emotional cost alone. At the 59th CPD, we must speak plainly: every child has value, and every woman deserves real support, not a procedure that takes her child and calls it freedom. Protect both. #CPD59

[Matt W @MattWoj]

IVF and Surrogacy horror stories. Not rare.

[Live Action @LiveAction]

A surrogate mother was FORCED to abort after the baby’s parents discovered their child was missing 2 fingers.

Their child was treated like a product.

His life was destroyed because he didn’t turn out exactly the way his parents wanted.

The surrogate mother was made to undergo a dangerous late-term abortion against her will.

All for the sake of convenience and desire.

This is discrimination.
This is ableism.
This is eugenics.
This is wrong.

[Live Action @LiveAction]

A surrogate mother was FORCED to abort after the baby’s parents discovered their child was missing 2 fingers.

Their child was treated like a product.

His life was destroyed because he didn’t turn out exactly the way his parents wanted.

The surrogate mother was made to undergo a dangerous late-term abortion against her will.

All for the sake of convenience and desire.

This is discrimination.
This is ableism.
This is eugenics.
This is wrong.

[Michael Knowles @michaeljknowles]

The most horrifying video I've ever seen in my life.

[Josh Wood @J_K_Wood]

They didn’t get the product they ordered, so they’re demanding a refund.

The “product” is a little girl.

[Campaign Life Coalition @CampaignLife]

41% of Canadians say doctors should be allowed to refuse MAID for religious reasons, while 42% disagree.

That tension points to something deeper: conscience rights.

Conscience rights aren’t a loophole or an inconvenience. They’re a cornerstone of a free and ethical society—protecting people from being compelled to act against their deeply held beliefs.

For many physicians, this isn’t just another procedure. It’s a line they cannot cross—and arguably, healthcare is better for it.

In a healthcare system already under pressure, respecting conscience rights may not only protect individual freedom—it may also help preserve trust between patients and caregivers.

https://t.co/eQNVHu2ygL

[Campaign Life Coalition @CampaignLife]

📣 1 Month to Go! Join Us in Ottawa 🇨🇦

In just ONE MONTH, thousands of Canadians will gather on Parliament Hill for the National March for Life — happening May 14, 2026.

✨ This year’s theme, “Follow Me,” is a call to courage, witness, and action in a culture that urgently needs hope and truth.

Now is the time to make plans:
👉 Book your bus
👉 Gather your friends, family, or youth group
👉 Be a voice for those who have none

🇨🇦 Whether it’s your first time or your twentieth, your presence matters.

🔗 Learn more & plan your trip: https://t.co/szN46xDgnm

#WhyWeMarch #FollowMe #MarchforLife

[Campaign Life Coalition @CampaignLife]

This is Tony Dean. He is a Canadian senator.

You, the taxpayer, pay his $192,000 salary so he can sit in the Senate and offer “sober second thought” on legislation.

Shockingly, Tony Dean just told a Canadian citizen that raising concerns about anti-Christian Bill C-9 (currently before the Senate ) only made him more determined to support it. 🧵

[Campaign Life Coalition @CampaignLife]

He is Risen!

On behalf of Campaign Life Coalition Staff and Volunteers from across Canada, we wish you and your loved ones a Happy Easter!