This morning we learned that as of September 9th, 2022 the Campaign Life Coalition, a longstanding anti-choice organization, is now a registered third party advertiser in the @ottawacity Municipal Election. What does this mean for voters?
Eroding abortion rights and access, the CLC’s main mandate, is on the table as an election issue. In their words, “there is no more important election issue.” It means that now is the time to vote for comprehensive sexual health education, improved abortion access & repro justice
As a third-party advertiser, the CLC is registered to legally run election and campaign-related materials separate from individual candidates. This means that as a voter you might see an increase in anti-choice ads and materials in and around the city.
We know that materials like this are often triggering and contain inaccurate information about pregnancy and abortion. If you come across information like this and you want support or accurate information our staff are available to help.
The CLC as an organization directly contradicts all that we as Planned Parenthood Ottawa stand for. Ottawa deserves transparency, access to safe, comprehensive, and evidence-informed sexual and reproductive healthcare, and elected officials who support the same.