CANADA, May 3, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – If you live too far away to attend the National March For Life in Ottawa on May 9, you may still be able to stand up for human rights at a local Marches for Life being held across the country.
“In addition to the March in Ottawa, all provinces but Ontario and Quebec, whose focus is on the relatively local National Capital, have begun holding regional Marches for Life at their provincial legislatures,” says Campaign Life Coalition.
“Last year, more than 25,000 Canadians participated in the national and local marches, signaling that abortion is by far the greatest human rights and social justice issue in Canada.”
The regional Marches normally occur at the provincial legislature, but not always. From west to east, the following cities are hosting a March for Life this year:
Victoria, B.C.
Thursday May 9, 2013, from Centennial Square to the BC Legislature
Marchers should be at Centennial Square by 1:45 pm. The March will leave at 2:00 pm, and head down Government Street to the B.C. Legislature. Marchers will arrive at the Legislature front lawn at approximately 2:30 p.m. for the Rally for Life, which will have inspirational speakers and lively music until 3:30 p.m.
Contact: [email protected], https://m4lvictoria.ca
Edmonton, AB
Thursday May 9, 2013 at the Legislative Grounds, 10820-98 Ave.
“For the sake of the innocents whose lives are in jeopardy, make the plan to attend the March. Schedule it now into your calendar. Make your participation a priority. Book the time off to join this March for human life!” says the Alberta March for Life Association.
Gather at the Legislature at 12:15 pm. Speeches start at 1:00 p.m. March at 1:30 p.m. Walk to Churchill Square and back to Legislature by 3:30 p.m. Closing at 4:00 p.m.
Contact: [email protected], https://www.albertamarchforlife.com
Regina, SK
Thursday May 9, 2013 at the Legislature
Gather at the Legislature at 1:00 p.m. March at 2:00 p.m from the Legislature to Victoria Avenue and back.
Contact: www.saskprolife.com
Saskatoon, SK
Sunday May 12, 2013 along College Drive
March begins at 2:30 p.m.
Contact: Denise Hounjet-Roth, president of Campaign Life Coalition Saskatchewan, (306) 249-2764, [email protected]
Winnipeg, MB
Thursday May 9, 2013, from The Forks historical site to the Legislative building
Gather at 6:00 p.m. at The Forks historical site and march about a kilometer to the grounds of the Provincial Legislature.
Contact: [email protected]
Fredericton, NB
Thursday May 16, 2013 at the Legislature
Gather at 11:30 a.m. at the Legislature and march to the Morgentaler abortion facility and back.
Contact: New Brunswick Right to Life Association, (506) 459-8990 or 1-888-796-9600, https://nbrighttolife.ca
Halifax, NS
Thursday May 9, 2013 at Province House.
Gather at Province House on Granville Street on the steps of the Legislature at 12 noon.
The evening before the March, a candlelight prayer vigil will be held in front of the Victoria General Hospital on South Park St. at 8 p.m.
“Campaign Life Coalition NS is united in prayer with the thousands of pro-lifers attending the National March for Life in Ottawa, on Parliament Hill. Your participation in Halifax unites pro-lifers across Canada in prayer, helping bring our nation closer to the day when pre-born children will be legally protected,” says Campaign Life Coalition Nova Scotia.
Contact: Campaign Life Coalition Nova Scotia, (902) 861-1982, [email protected]
St. John’s, Nfld
Thursday May 9, 2013 at the Legislature.
Gather at 12:30 pm in the east parking lot of the Confederation Building to march to the front.
“The pro-life movement invites you to attend this peaceful prayerful public witness to human life. In solidarity with tens of thousands marching in Ottawa and nation wide supporting those touched by abortion and mourning over 3,000,000 victims since May 1969. This year's theme targets the anti-woman barbaric practice of sex-selection abortion in Canada. “It's a girl” should not be a death sentence,” says Pro-Life NL.
Patrick Hanlon of Pro-Life NL advises, “For those of you outside of the St. John's area, we can assist you hold a March in your area. If you are on the Burin Peninsula and would like to join the group coming to St. John’s, please contact us. And don't forget the Right to Life Association's service at St. Thomas’ at 7:00 that evening.”
Contact: [email protected]