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Challenging the foster care and adoption system in Canada

I can feel this frustration in the belly of Canada right now over the abortion controvery and the weak hand adoption has to offer. I know that much of my generation is missing due to the choice of abortion. I … Continue reading

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Mixed Emotion on G8 and G20

Canada’s atmosphere is currently electrified with both hope and disillusionment with this weekends hosting of the G8 and G20 meetings. I find a wrestle inside of myself as to whether the G8 and G20 bring about positive contributions or not. It feels … Continue reading

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Why is child trafficking an after-thought?

As the World Cup is happening at full force in South Africa right now with high levels of enthusiasm, similarly organizations are in an equally high state of alarm at the risk of child trafficking. The World Cup is the … Continue reading

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Protect life inside and outside of the womb

by Ashley Beaudin It was recently reported that the Canadian government has been silent towards Planned Parenthood and their grant application for $18million; this is a silence that has lasted for over 11 months. As an international organization, Planned Parenthood … Continue reading

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Where is my Defender?

By Ashley Beaudin On Thursday, Justice Minister Rob Nicholson introduced legislation that would force Internet providers to report child pornography or face fines up to $100,000. It is interesting that this bill was proposed under the current atmosphere of a … Continue reading

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Gay Pride Parade funding is irrelevant…

By Ashley Beaudin Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is being accused of being homophobic after refusing to fund Toronto’s gay pride festival this year, after the festival received a hefty $400,000 from the government in 2009. Ironically, this is on the … Continue reading

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