Canada faces significant challenges regarding life issues, from unrestricted abortion and euthanasia to increasing restrictions on discussing and promoting human dignity. Join us this November for Cultivating a Culture of Life, a Pro-life Action Conference. Hear from experts on the frontlines, gain tools to engage in tough conversations, and connect with like-minded advocates. Together, let’s cultivate a culture of life in Canada.

Contact us: For sponsorship opportunities and other inquiries, contact us at info@canadaprolifeconference.ca


Event Details:

Dates: November 7 – 9, 2024

Location: Bethel United Reformed Church

730 101 St SW, Calgary, AB T3H 3Z5

Schedule: Thursday 5:30 PM – Saturday 6:30 PM

Thursday, November 7
5:30 – 8:30 PM – Banquet & Keynote – Jonathon Van Maren – Understanding Abortion in Canada

Friday, November 8
9:00 – 10:30 AM – Plenary session – Cameron Cote – Optimizing our Efforts with Strategic Goals and Metrics
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Plenary session – Mike Schouten – Effective Political Action
12:00 – 1:30 PM – Lunch Break
1:30 – 3:00 PM – Plenary session – Alex Schadenberg – Euthanasia in Canada
3:30 – 4:30 PM – Breakout sessions
5:00 – 6:00 PM – Breakout sessions
6:00 – 7:30 PM – Dinner Break
7:30 – 9:00 PM – Plenary session – Cameron Cote – Changing Hearts and Minds on Abortion

Saturday, November 9
9:00 – 10:30 AM – Plenary session – Jonathon Van Maren – Hope for the Pro-Life Movement
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Breakout sessions
12:00 – 1:30 PM – Lunch Break
1:30 – 3:00 PM – Plenary session – Gabrielle Johnson – How to reach abortion-minded women
3:30 – 4:30 PM – Breakout sessions
5:00 – 6:30 PM – Panel discussion – Setting Goals for 2025 with the Three Arms of the Pro-Life Movement)

Breakout Speakers
Friday Session 1:
• Quiana Casamayor – Recruitment and Empowerment: Managing Volunteers to Transform our Culture
• Mike Schouten – Lobbying 101
• Joseph & Kathy Woodard – Raising Pro-Life Families

Friday Session #2:
• Prayer & Worship Session
• Melanie Nelson – Biblical Stewardship for Maximum Kingdom Impact – How to Govern Well
• Cameron Cote – Understanding IVF

Saturday Session #1:
• Pastor Jeff Thompson – Why would the church be silent?
• Dr. Michael Wagner – A Turning Point in Canadian History: The Legalization of Abortion and the Pro-Life Response
• Marty Moore – Understanding Your Rights to Speak Life

Saturday Session #2:
• Leanne Garner – Hope and Healing for Those Hurting from Abortion
• Alissa Golob – How We Can Win Politically in the Pro-Life Movement
• Dr. Ted Fenske – Self-Managed Abortion and Abortifacient Technology


Plenary Speakers:

Jonathon Van Maren
Communications Director
CCBR

Gabrielle Johnson
ALIES

Alex Schadenberg
Executive Director
EPC

Mike Schouten
Executive Director
ARPA Canada

Cameron Cote
Western Outreach Director
CCBR


Breakout Speakers:

Quiana Casamayor
Calgary Volunteer Coordinator
CCBR

Dr. Ted Fenske
Clinical Professor with the Division of Cardiology
University of Alberta

Leanne Garner
Regional Director, Canada
Healing Hearts Ministry

Alissa Golob
Executive Director
Right Now

Marty Moore
Lawyer
Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedom

Melanie Nelson
Governance and IT Professional

Pastor Jeff Thompson
Assistant Pastor
Calvary Chapel, Langley, BC

Dr. Michael Wagner
Independent researcher and writer

Joseph & Kathy Woodard


Promotional Material:


Sponsors:

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor


Hosting Organizations:

CCBR: The Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform is a pro-life organization that aims to make abortion unthinkable and change hearts and minds on abortion in order to end the killing. We offer resources, education, and action to protect human rights and expose the reality of abortion.

ALIES: The Alberta Life Issues Educational Society is a pro-life charity that educates on topics surrounding life issues. We specialize in 11th-hour advocacy to the abortion-vulnerable, providing education and support towards life-affirming options.

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