Power

Pro-choice supporters make presence felt at the National March for Life

A small group with colourful signs, lots of energy and strong voices

By Noreen Fagan • May 13, 2010 8:00 pm EDT

Credit: Photo by Paul Galipeau

Credit: Photo by Paul Galipeau
Credit: Photo by Paul Galipeau
Credit: Photo by Noreen Fagan
Credit: Photo by Paul Galipeau
Credit: Photo by Paul Galipeau
Credit: Photo by Noreen Fagan
Credit: Photo by Paul Galipeau
Credit: Photo by Paul Galipeau
Credit: Photo by Noreen Fagan
Credit: Photo by Paul Galipeau
Credit: Photo by Noreen Fagan
Credit: Photo by Noreen Fagan
Credit: Photo by Paul Galipeau
Credit: Photo by Paul Galipeau
Credit: Photo by Paul Galipeau
Credit: Photo by Noreen Fagan
Credit: Photo by Paul Galipeau

Pro-choice supporters stood peacefully on Parliament Hill as thousands of anti-choice supporters gathered for the 2010 National March for Life.

The march began at Parliament Hill and continued down Elgin St, where pro-choice supporters lined up against barriers holding signs and chanting slogans.

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