Petition

Free Linda Gibbons: repeal unjust bubble zone law

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SIGNATURE GOAL

To: Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey
             and
Premier Doug Ford

We, the undersigned, urgently call upon you to repeal legislation that prohibits citizens from protesting within 50 metres of abortion facilities. The Safe Access to Abortion Services Act, 2017, which establishes a restrictive "bubble zone," unjustly curtails the democratic rights of peaceful protesters who seek to bring attention to the plight of preborn children targeted for abortion.

The recent arrest and imprisonment of Linda Gibbons, a 75-year-old Christian grandmother who has dedicated her life to peaceful pro-life advocacy, underscores the urgent need to reassess this legislation. Linda was charged in July with violating the bubble zone law after peacefully witnessing to life outside a Toronto-area abortion centre. This resulted in her unjust incarceration.

Linda’s arrest and imprisonment highlight the disproportionate and suppressive nature of this law, which criminalizes individuals for exercising their fundamental right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression.

The right to protest is a cornerstone of our democracy. Historically, protests have initiated much-needed societal changes, brought to light injustices, and amplified the voices of the marginalized. By restricting protests within a 50-metre radius of abortion centres, the government effectively silences those who are striving to expose and combat the gravest violation of human rights – the denial of the right to life of the preborn.

The "bubble zone" legislation is entirely unnecessary. Pro-lifers witness peacefully. If that were not the case, they could be charged under existing laws against harassment, intimidation, uttering threats, etc.

We respectfully urge you to repeal the bubble zone law. We ask that you take immediate action to ensure that individuals like Linda Gibbons are not criminalized for their advocacy for those who have no voice.   

Please champion the rights of peaceful protesters who defend the most vulnerable among us, the preborn child.   

Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. We look forward to your prompt and favourable response.

Sincerely,

[The undersigned]


Read more about Linda Gibbons: 

CLC: ‘Free Linda Gibbons’: Pro-life supporters rally outside Ontario courthouse for jailed Christian grandmother

Epoch Times: Toronto Woman, 75, Arrested for Pro-Life Display Near Abortion Clinic—Had 25 Prior Arrests

Pro-life Canadian Man (X): Linda Gibbons charged for breaching Ontario bubble zone law

LifeSiteNews: Linda Gibbons arrested for 4th time after skipping court to witness outside abortion clinic

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Jack W. Ancaster, ON , L9G 3L1
Jul 23, 2024 - 01:50pm
Jesus reminds us: ““If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.” ??John? ?15?:?18? ?ESV??
Anna S. Ottawa, ON , K1J6L6
Jul 23, 2024 - 01:50pm
Jason T. Mississauga, ON , L5M 5K5
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Richard J. Calgary , AB , T2V0Y7
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Brigitte G. Québec, QC , G1W3K5
Jul 23, 2024 - 01:50pm
good look
Anonymous Penticton , BC , V2A1Z8
Jul 23, 2024 - 01:50pm
Anonymous Sturgeon County, AB , T8T 0E1
Jul 23, 2024 - 01:50pm
Peaceful public communication is a right not a privilege. It can not be removed by law. These laws are illegal.
Anonymous Chatham, ON , N7L 4N2
Jul 23, 2024 - 01:50pm
TERENCE B. SARNIA, ON , N7T 5W4
Jul 23, 2024 - 01:50pm
Free Linda
Ronnie D. Hamilton, ON , L8W 1R5
Jul 23, 2024 - 01:50pm
We have a right to defend life, and this woman has a right to tell others about its value! Set her FREE!
Anonymous Lacombe, AB , T4L 2N4
Jul 23, 2024 - 01:50pm
Anonymous Calgary, AB , T2y5h9
Jul 23, 2024 - 01:50pm
Marijo M. Grande Prairie, AB , T8V 1G7
Jul 23, 2024 - 01:49pm
Abraham H. Langley, BC , V2Y 0W9
Jul 23, 2024 - 01:49pm
I love the cartoon where evil Biden says..." I'm for the little guy" Then the question...HOW LITTLE? picture of a little human being in the womb
Jeannine W. Grande Prairie , AB , T8V5C3
Jul 23, 2024 - 01:49pm
From another Grandmother: Free speech is vital in a “Just society” and is in our charter of Rights and Freedoms, your bubble zone violates our basic freedoms, I had an unplanned pregnancy at 17 and I choose life for my daughter and she now has 2 Sons, God bless those who bring Truth to Women. My Daughter &Grandsons are a gift.