Some very heartening news indeed! You know how we have looked at our federal and provincial governments time and time again and wondered how their public policies are in such contradiction to our beliefs? Well, these policies do not just contradict our beliefs but the beliefs of almost two-thirds of Canadians as well!

The public policies of our federal and provincial governments are completely out of line with Canadian thinking on destructive embryonic stem cell research, protection of human life before birth, informed consent for women having abortions, parental notification for minor children considering abortion, and public funding of abortion on demand. (See Joanne’s article, “We are not alone: Canadians polled on life issues” on p.1.) Our beliefs are mainstream — well what do you know!

Our next job is to ensure that this important information is spread across the country, to our local community hospitals, churches, schools, groups, medical and legal professionals, and municipal, provincial, and federal representatives. This will be a huge educational project, one in which we must all do our part. Your national board will consider the best possible way to help you to get this information out, and we welcome your suggestions on how to make this project a success.

Take great comfort, as I do, from these results, and use the information from our poll to assist in your educational efforts. We are on our way — our little office is jumping; our office manager, Karen Young, and executive director, Carroll Rees, are gradually getting us into shape; Barbara McAdorey, our newsletter editor, continues to produce the very informative LifeCanada News; and we have set some wonderful goals for the next few years. Your national board members continue to be a source of unity, love, laughter, talent, and support. How can we fail to gain protection for all human life with a team like ours, from sea to shining sea? God bless Canada!

Pray for us as we do for you.

Jakki