TORONTO, September 10, 2003 (LifeSiteNews.com) - The Family Coalition Party (FCP) released its new detailed “Pro-Life Policy Directions” last week. While the FCP cannot itself restore full legal protection to all human beings, from the moment of conception to natural death, since that is a matter for the federal government, it has committed to “urge the federal government” to do so. Regarding provincial matters, if given the chance, the Party is committed to implementing: - Expanded government programs to support pregnant women with food, housing, clothing and health needs. - Health care coverage for children in the womb. - Adoption tax credits - Encouraging abstinence education in public schools. - Doctors performing abortions will be required to get informed consent from patients. - A mandatory 48-hour waiting period to reconsider the decision to abort. - Parental consent for abortions for minors. - Mandatory reporting of abortion complications. - Public funds would not be used to support injurious elective procedures such as abortion. - Pro-life individuals will again be granted freedom of speech rights to demonstrate peacefully in front of hospitals, abortion clinics or any other public place of their choice. See the Party website at: www.ontariocoalition.com