Summary
Thousands of pro-life demonstrators gathered on Parliament Hill for the National March for Life, emphasizing the theme “Protection at Conception” while expressing disappointment over recent federal election results, despite an increase in pro-life MPs to 42. Critics targeted Prime Minister Mark Carney for perceived threats to pre-born rights, urging him to support a Born Alive Infant Protection Act, while Pierre Poilievre faced backlash for appointing Conservative candidates without grassroots votes. Counterprotests by pro-choice demonstrators highlighted the ongoing debate surrounding abortion rights, underscoring the event’s significance since its inception 28 years ago.
