August 23, 2004 Volume 6 / Number 28 Dear Colleague: Facing a severe downturn in its numbers, sparsely populated Canada may open the floodgates to immigration, with all the problems this will entail. The obvious solution to Canada’s demographic woes-ending abortion–is overlooked. If all the
Asian Sex Selection a Problem Sex-selective abortion continues to be a problem in many Asian countries, where sons are traditionally preferred to daughters. Two countries are trying to do something to stop unborn baby girls from being targeted for abortions based solely on their sex.
Quebec’s Bébé Bonus The looming depopulation crisis is causing some countries to enact pro-natal policies to encourage people to have children. Critics maintain that these policies are ineffective at raising the birthrate, but a recent study of Quebec’s baby bonus indicates that they warrant a
Developed population drops but many eat better despite “crowding” The Depopulation of Japan The Japanese Organization for International Cooperation in Family Planning (JOJCFP) wrote in a recent issue of JOICFP News that the most recent figures on Japan’s birthrate are a “cause for concern.” Unlike
To be or not to be — Taiwan government will decide the question Because of Taiwan’s falling birthrate the Department of Health (DOH), Republic of China (ROC), has decided “to abolish subsidies for contraceptives provided to married couples. The Free China Journal reports that, “In
Peruvian amendment to the constitution The Peruvian Commission of Health, Family and Population has proposed an amendment to the constitution. The article states that human life begins at conception and gestation ends at birth. Abortion is to be allowed only under grave circumstances affecting the
Brazilian Kidnapping Heist Three men kidnapped a pregnant woman, induced labor and stole her baby, according to Brazilian police. The mother told police that she heard her baby cry but was never allowed to see the child. Police believe that the child was taken to
TRAUMATIC IRISH ABORTION CASE The Irish Supreme Court, by a majority of four to one, recently rendered a decision concerning abortion under Article 8 of the Irish Constitution. Article 8 reads: “The State acknowledges the right to life of the unborn and, with due regard
CANADIAN PROLIFERS IN CHARGE “The superb political machine of the prolifers kicks into gear with letters, phone calls and visits. Come time for the hospital annual meeting, there are hundreds of new members — and another hospital joins the list of hospitals refusing to do
August 23, 2004 Volume 6 / Number 28 Dear Colleague: Facing a severe downturn in its numbers, sparsely populated Canada may open the floodgates to
Asian Sex Selection a Problem Sex-selective abortion continues to be a problem in many Asian countries, where sons are traditionally preferred to daughters. Two countries
Quebec’s Bébé Bonus The looming depopulation crisis is causing some countries to enact pro-natal policies to encourage people to have children. Critics maintain that these
Developed population drops but many eat better despite “crowding” The Depopulation of Japan The Japanese Organization for International Cooperation in Family Planning (JOJCFP) wrote in
To be or not to be — Taiwan government will decide the question Because of Taiwan’s falling birthrate the Department of Health (DOH), Republic of
Peruvian amendment to the constitution The Peruvian Commission of Health, Family and Population has proposed an amendment to the constitution. The article states that human
Brazilian Kidnapping Heist Three men kidnapped a pregnant woman, induced labor and stole her baby, according to Brazilian police. The mother told police that she
TRAUMATIC IRISH ABORTION CASE The Irish Supreme Court, by a majority of four to one, recently rendered a decision concerning abortion under Article 8 of
CANADIAN PROLIFERS IN CHARGE “The superb political machine of the prolifers kicks into gear with letters, phone calls and visits. Come time for the hospital