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ONTARIO ELECTION
Campaign Life Coalition
Questionnaire
September 2003

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The Questions Asked

1. Do you acknowledge that human life begins at conception (fertilization)? Yes__ No__

2. Are there any circumstances under which you believe a woman should have access to
abortion? Yes__ No__ If yes, please explain.
*A surgical or medical intervention, designed to prevent the death of the mother (e.g.
In the case of tubal pregnancy or cervical cancer) but which results in the unintended and undesired death of the pre-born child, is not an abortion.


3. Will you support measures to stop funding abortions with taxpayers money in Ontario?
Yes__ No__

4. Do you agree women have the right to be thoroughly informed about the serious
health consequences of abortion, the development of their child in the womb and the
alternatives to abortion? Yes__ No__

5. Will you oppose over the counter (non-prescription) distribution of abortion-
inducing pills referred to as “emergency contraception” and “morning after
pills”? Yes__ No__

6. Euthanasia is the deliberate killing of a person by action or omission, with or without
that person’s consent, for what people mistakenly believe are compassionate reasons. Will you
oppose euthanasia and support measures to promote “palliative care”, the purpose of which is
to alleviate pain, and enhance quality of life for terminally ill patients? Yes__ No__

7. Will you support legislation which will acknowledge the right of health care workers to refuse
to participate in procedures which are in violation of their religious or conscientious beliefs?
Yes__ No__


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