Politics
The Henry Morgentaler Order of Canada Controversy
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On June 29, 2008 LifeSiteNews began a series of news reports on every development related to the unexpected Order of Canada appointment of abortionist Henry Morgentaler to the Order of Canada. The first discovery of the appointment ignited a firestorm of controversy which LifeSiteNews has been following with its team of writers. Significant Information Reports
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LifeSiteNews Reports in Date Order
June 29
Canadian Pro-Life Groups Appalled that Abortionist Morgentaler May be Awarded Order of Canada July 1st
June 30
Confirmed: Advisory Council Has Voted to Award Order of Canada to Abortionist Henry Morgentaler
July 1
Archbishop Calls All Catholics to Demand National Award to Abortion Doc be Revoked
Official Announcement of Arch-Abortionist Morgentaler Receiving Order of Canada
July 2
Online Polls Ask Whether Morgentaler Should Have Been Awarded Order of Canada
Numerous MPs Condemn Morgentaler Order of Canada Decision
Morgentaler's Order of Canada Opposed by the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
In Year of St. Paul Pro-Lifers, Toronto Archbishop Issue Call for Prayer for Morgentaler Conversion
Pro-Life Groups Horrified by Morgentaler's Appointment to the Order of Canada
Morgentaler Award Ignites Widespread Protest
July 3
Comments on July 3 News
RE: Morgentaler Awarded Order of Canada
Morgentaler Order of Canada Protest Set for July 9 in Ottawa
More Prominent Pro-Life Groups Join Those who Oppose Morgentaler's Order of Canada
Canadian Cabinet Minister Kenney "Deeply Disturbed" that Abortion Doc Awarded Order of Canada
Online Polls Show Strong Opposition to Morgentaler Order of Canada
Order of Canada Members Return their Awards Over Morgentaler Decision
National Group Launches Petition Calling for Morgentaler Order of Canada Appointment to be Revoked
July 4
RE: The logic of Mr. Morgentaler
Formal Request Filed to Terminate Morgentaler's Appointment to the Order of Canada
Highlights from Media Comments on the Morgentaler Order of Canada Fiasco
Over 2000 Have Signed "Rescind Order of Canada From Morgentaler" Petition in First 24 Hours
Canada's Catholic Bishops United in Opposition to Order of Canada Being Awarded to Morgentaler
July 7
B.C. Group Organizes Local Demonstration against Morgentaler Award
Bloody Photos Hit Streets in Protest of Order of Canada Announcement
More Highlights from the Morgentaler Order of Canada Media Debate
Bishops: What "Achievements" of Morgentaler's are Being Recognized?
Order of Canada to be Returned Publicly - Madonna House Returns Founder's Award
Busloads Expected Wednesday at Ottawa Picket Against Morgentaler Receiving Order of Canada
July 8
No Abortions on P.E.I. Soil, says Premier
More MPs Denounce Morgentaler's Elevation into the Order of Canada
Controversial Catholic Priest/Politician Defends Award to Arch-Abortionist Morgentaler
Large Media Presence as Catholic Community Returns Foundress' Order of Canada
Ethicist Somerville Denied Order of Canada for Mild Opposition to Gay Agenda
July 9
Comment on July 9 News
1,000 Attend Ottawa Rally Demanding Order of Canada to Abortionist be Revoked
Prominent North American Rabbi Condemns "DisOrder of Canada" Award to Abortionist
Former Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick and Others Return Order of Canada
July 10
Pro-Life Group Holds Protest in Newfoundland against Morgentaler Decision
Catholic Ontario Premier Supports Abortionist Morgentaler's Order of Canada
22 MPs and Counting Publicly Voice Disgust at Morgentaler's Appointment to Order of Canada
July 11
32 MPs and Counting Publicly Voice Disgust at Morgentaler's Appointment to Order of Canada
8th Canadian to Return Order of Canada Because of Morgentaler Award
9th Bishop Condemns Morgentaler's Appointment to Order of Canada
July 15
More Highlights from Canada's Morgentaler Order of Canada Media Debate
LifeSiteNews.com Reference Page on Order of Canada Controversy
July 16
12 Bishops Oppose Morgentaler's Appointment to Order of Canada - "Shock of the century"
Friday is Fast and Pray for Morgentaler's Conversion Day
July 17
Knights of Columbus Calls on All 230,000 Members to Demand Morgentaler Award be Revoked
"Disorder of Canada" Website Launched To "Encourage Canada's Best To Return These Abortion Tainted Medals"
July 18
Traditional Anglican Bishops of Canada Protest Giving Order of Canada to Abortionist Morgentaler
Canadians, Americans, International - Sign the On Line Petition: "Rescind Order of Canada From Morgentaler"
July 21
9th Order of Canada to be Returned over Award to Abortionist