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By Steve Jalsevac

OTTAWA, June 30, 2006 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Given the LifeSiteNews articles this week on Stephen Harper’s tight control of pro-life MPs and his determination to stop any abortion legislation, LifeSiteNews thought it appropriate to note for the record which Members of Parliament made themselves present for the May March for Life 2006 events.

The thousands of Canadians who make a great effort to attend this annual event largely do so to express their gratitude for the efforts of pro-life Members of Parliament and to encourage them to continue to act and to stand firm. It is therefore especially encouraging for the crowd to see as many of those MPs as possible on the Hill to receive them.

  It should be noted that House commitments, illness andÂimportant family and other obligations prevent some MPs from attending the March events.ÂHowever, there areÂa good numberÂwhoÂmake a strong effort toÂgreet the marchers every year.
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MPS and Senators Who Were on The Podium For the 2006 March For Life

Conservatives:
Harold Albrecht – Kitchener-Conestoga, Ontario
  Norm Doyle – St. John’s East, Newfoundland (did not speak)
  Ken Epp – Edmonton-Sherwood Park, Alberta (did not speak)
  Brian Fitzpatrick – Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
  Royal Galipeau – Ottawa Orleans, Ontario
  Gary Goodyear – Cambridge, Ontario
  Jason Kenney – Calgary Southeast, Alberta
  Pierre Lemieux – Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, Ontario
  Dr. James Lunney - Nanaimo-Albierni, B.C.
  Kevin Sorenson – Crowfoot, B.C.
  Brad Trost – Saskatoon-Humboldt, Saskatchewan
  Maurice Vellacott – Saskatoon-Wenaskewin, Saskatchewan
  Mark Warawa – Langley, B.C.

Liberals:
  Paul Steckle – Huron-Bruce, Ontario
  Paul Szabo – Mississauga South, Ontario
  Tom Wappell – Scarborough Southwest, Ontario

Senators – Both Conservatives:
  Gerry St. Germain B.C.
  Mike Forrestall Nova Scotia (did not speak)

Alsopresent
Former liberal MP Pat O’Brien, 2006 recipient of Joe Borowski award

MPs in the crowd who did not join those on the stage area and did not address the crowd
Gord Brown – Leeds—GrenvilleÂÂ (Conservative)
  Cheryl Gallant – Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke (Conservative)
  Tony Martin – Sault Ste. Marie (NDP)

MPs at the Rose Dinner Following the March
(Only Conservative MPs attended)

Harold Albrecht – Kitchener-Conestoga, Ontario
  Rob Anders – Calgary West, Alberta (was not on the Hill)
  Rod Bruinooge – Winnipeg South, Manitoba (was not on the Hill)
  Dean Delmastro – Peterborough, Ontario (was not on the Hill)
  Rick Dykstra – St. Catharines, Ontario (was not on the Hill)
  Ken Epp – Edmonton-Sherwood Park, Alberta
  Brian Fitzpatrick – Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
  Jason Kenney – Calgary Southeast, Alberta
  Pierre Lemieux – Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, Ontario
  Dr. James Lunney - Nanaimo-Albierni, B.C.
  Colin Mays – Okanagan—Shuswap, British Columbia (was not on the Hill)
  Andrew Scheer – Regina—Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan (was not on the Hill)
  Maurice Vellacott – Saskatoon-Wenaskewin, Saskatchewan

Canadian March for Life 2006 – 5,700 Take Part – Goal Set for 10,000 Next Year
https://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2006/may/06051502.html

Canadian March for Life Youth Conference Draws Record 500 Youth
https://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2006/may/06051609.html

Most Extensive Ever Mass Media Coverage of March for Life Canada
  CBC, National Post, Toronto Star Offered No Coverage
https://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2006/may/06051606.html