Well, I had planned to continue my series on the carbon tax, but events this week have caused me to change the topic of my column.

The abortionist Henry Morgentaler was awarded the Order of Canada on July 1st, Canada Day. This appointment was made on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Order of Canada. A majority vote by the Advisory Council gave Morgentaler the award, so it was not a unanimous decision. Now, I know that Canadians have different feelings on the issue of abortion. I am strongly pro-life for cultural, scientific, and theological reasons. I have been clear about my pro-life position before my first election.

Not everyone will agree with me on the issue of abortion, but I think we, as Canadians, can all agree that national awards and honours should only be given to Canadians who serve our country in an exemplary way. The Order of Canada should bring us together in a celebration of excellence that all Canadians can endorse.

Considering that Henry Morgentaler’s career has been centered around a medical procedure that many Canadians find repugnant, it is hard to see how awarding him the Order of Canada is proper. His award only stirs up divisions; it only serves to demonstrate that the people who award the Order of Canada do not represent their fellow Canadians. They only represent a narrow, elitist section of our society.