It is deeply disturbing to see acts of politically motivated violence taking place here in Canada. On October 2nd, a video emerged online showing a man physically assaulting a woman on camera because she was expressing pro-life views.

Today, October 5th, yet another video was posted of a violent attack on pro-lifers who had been engaging in civil discussion on campus at Ryerson.

Politically motivated violence has no place in this country or anywhere. Without a strong response from the appropriate authorities, violence of this sort can have a chilling effect on public discourse. That is why, as soon as I heard about this issue, I quickly issued a public statement condemning these acts. You can find my statement here.

All politicians, whether pro-life or pro-choice, should take a clear stand against politically motivated violence in Canada, and law enforcement must ensure that those who perpetrate these acts are held accountable.

To view the shocking video of the two assaults, click here and here.



Please join me in petitioning Justin Trudeau to condemn these violent attacks.