4 things to know about Pierre Poilievre, Conservative Party leader running to be Canada's next PM
2. He supports abortion and same-sex marriage
The Campaign Life Coalition, a pro-life advocacy organization based in Canada, has described Poilievre as “pro-abortion” and “pro-LGBT ideology,” assigning him a “red light” rating. The “red light” rating is reserved for politicians the Campaign Life Coalition deems “not supportable.” The group shared the contents of a September 2024 letter from the Conservative Party leader outlining his position on abortion.
“While my government will not introduce or pass a law banning abortions, there are many other ways to support women who want to bring a child into the world,” he wrote. “I do not believe that abortion should be the only option available to women faced with an unexpected pregnancy. We can ease the challenges of putting a child up for adoption by supporting women through all nine months of pregnancy. I will also stand up against attempts by the government to attack organizations that help pregnant women.”
In Parliament, Poilievre voted against a bill that would ban sex-selective abortions.
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Poilievre also expressed regret for voting against a same-sex marriage bill in 2005 and came out in support of it in a 2020 interview: “I support gay marriages. Period. I voted against 15 years ago. But I learned a lot, like millions and millions of people across Canada and around the world. I find that the gay marriage is a success. The institution of marriage must be open to all citizens, regardless of their sexual orientation.”
Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com
