Order of Canada Returned

3 people have returned their Order of Canada, RenĂ© Racine, Jacqueline Richard and Cardinal Jean-Claude Turcotte A cursory glance through the google didn’t reveal much about the first two names, however, I can say I am thrilled the Cardinal is returning his Order, the thought of such an honour in the hands of someone who [...]

Congratulations again, Dr. Morgentaler!

My, my. After the MASSIVELY discredited poll and the astroturfed complaint to the Canadian Judicial Council, you’d think the fetus fetishists would be out in force in Quebec City to shrieeeeek their outrage at the actual handover of the award today. Seems not. But this is just lazy reporting: Abortion rights activist Henry Morgentaler was [...]

Make-Believe Time Over. . . For the Moment

From Kirk Makin at the Globe: The Canadian Judicial Council has tossed out a complaint against Chief Justice of Canada Beverley McLachlin that alleged she improperly played a role in a recommendation that abortion doctor Henry Morgentaler be nominated for the prestigious Order of Canada. Announcing its decision this morning, the CJC said that the [...]

Remarkable in Deed

In the comments to this quick post on walking the walk, Dr. Frank Frink said that the Cappuccinos are a remarkable couple and suggested a googling. We googled and found their organization Child Haven. Go read, but grab a handful of tissues. It may get damp. Remarkable indeed. And in deed. Meanwhile, Canada’s Blob Blogging [...]

Walking the Walk

Another letter to the editor on the award of the Order of Canada to Dr Morgentaler. But wait. This one is from someone — a gyu even — who walks the walk. My wife, Bonnie, and I are the parents of 21 children, 19 of them adopted from a dozen different cultural backgrounds. We are [...]