March For Life
MAY 10-11, 2000

Prior to 1969, abortion was illegal in Canada subject to the defence of necessity. On May 14th, 1969, the abortion law was liberalized to include the mother's "health." Health was interpreted as a state of complete physical, emotional and social wellbeing and not merely theabsence of disease or infirmity, thereby allowing abortion for any reason.

On January 28th, 1988 the Supreme Court of Canada struck down this open-ended law, (Section 251 of the Criminal Code) leaving Canada as one of only three countries in the world where abortion is unregulated by law. Abortions may now be performed for any reason throughout the entire nine months of pregnancy.

A woman who considers abortion should be offered information about her developing baby. She should know all the facts about the "procedure," the risks and the alternatives. Most women are not told that they can suffer many immediate and long-term physical, emotional and/or pyschological side effects. She should also know that there are places to turn for assistance.

The first right enshrined in the 1982 Charter of Rights and Freedoms is the right to life of every person. However, within Canadian law, the child waiting to be born has been denied its humanity and its personhood.

In this third millennium, it's time that Canadian laws reflect scientific knowledge of the 21st century.

Accomodation Information

In each case, people wishing to take advantage of the special rate must call the designated hotel phone number before the cut-off date, and specify that they are with Campaign Life Coalition -- we have a room block -- and give the reservation number when applicable. When calculating costs, PST of 5% and GST of 7% must be added.

Check-in time at most hotels is 3 p.m. on May 10 and check-out time is noon the following day.

Doral Inn, 486 Albert Street (corner of Bay St.) Phone: (613) 230-8055 or toll free 1800-263-6725 - Cost: $89/$99. each - Free parking and continental breakfast

Roxborough Hotel, 123 Metcalfe Street (near Albert St.) Phone: (613) 237-9300 Cost: $83, for a single bed and $88. for a double bed -

Howard Johnson Hotel, 140 Slater Street (near O'Connor) Phone: 238-2888 group reservation: G058-99 - Cost: $99. (up to 4 occupants) and $10. for each additional adult - Parking is $10.75 with in-and-out privileges - In-room coffee maker, daily newspaper, restaurant on premises

Travelodge Hotel 402 Queen St. (at Bay St.) Ph: 613-236-1133; cost: $99 - parking is $9 with in-and out privileges -in-room coffee -restaurant and health club on premises

Ramada Hotel & Suites Ottawa 111 Cooper St. (at Cartier St.) Ph. 1-800-267-8378 or (613) 238-1331 group code- 0057 Room Block of 50 rooms for May 10 -cost: $99. Children under 18 yrs of age are free. -Parking is $8 with in-and-out privileges -kitchenette -check in time 4pm: check out time is noon the following day.

For Campers: Ottawa-Nepean Municipal Campsite 411 Corkstown Rd., Nepean (613) 828-6632. Rates vary from year to year but a serviced campsite should cost about $20. Reservations are not necessary unless a specific location is preferred. Opens May 1st with 153 serviced sites, tent area, store, and it is not far from Eva James Park and Ride, where bus service goes directly to downtown Ottawa in 35 minutes.

For further information regarding tourist info (restaurants, places to see, maps, etc.) call the Capital Inforcentre at 1-800-1867.

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