MP Bev Oda's resignation is good news for unborn children

TORONTO, July 4, 2012 /CNW/ - Campaign Life Coalition is pleased with the announced resignation of Bev Oda, Minister of International Cooperation. In 2010, Oda spoke against the stated decision of her leader, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, when he said that Canada would not pay for abortions in developing countries. She even pushed her agenda to get funding for International Planned Parenthood Federation (the largest promoter of abortion in the world) after the fact in 2011.

"She should have been asked to resign at that time," said Jim Hughes, National President of Campaign Life Coalition (CLC). "Other ministers were removed for far less arrogance and disobedience. In addition to this, her scandalous misuse of taxpayers' money shows very clearly that this Minister should have been removed years ago," added Hughes.

"The Prime Minister claims to not have a hidden agenda on abortion but when it comes to pro-abortion ministers and their agendas he looks the other way, " said Mary Ellen Douglas, National Organizer for CLC. "Oda has been notorious in her pro-abortion position."

Campaign Life Coalition is asking supporters to write to the Prime Minister to urge him to appoint ministers who have a true concern for maternal and infant health both in the developing world and in Canada.

About Campaign Life Coalition

Campaign Life Coalition is a national, non-profit organization involved in political action and advocacy for legal and cultural change in Canada with respect to protecting human life and the family. It is non-partisan and encourages voting based on principles, not party. For more information visit www.campaignlifecoalition.com.

Media Contacts:

Mary Ellen Douglas, CLC National Organizer, 416-204-9749 (1-800-730-5358) ex. 262
Jeff Gunnarson, CLC Toronto, 416-204-9749 ex. 249