Jim Hughes, longtime pro-life leader in Canada, dies
Jim Hughes, a prominent figure in the Canadian pro-life movement, has passed away. He dedicated nearly 50 years to advocating for the sanctity of life and served as the former leader of Campaign Life Coalition. Hughes faced various health challenges in recent years, including a stroke in 2025.
- ▪Jim Hughes was a founding board member of LifeSiteNews.
- ▪He was a veteran of the Canadian pro-life movement for nearly five decades.
- ▪Hughes suffered a stroke on March 8, 2025, and had been dealing with health issues in recent years.
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News Jim Hughes, longtime pro-life leader in Canada, dies Hughes was the former leader of Campaign Life Coalition and a founding board member of LifeSiteNews. Jim HughesLifeSiteNews LifeSiteNewsstaff 0 LifeSiteNews staff Comments 0 Mon May 18, 2026 - 11:42 am EDT (LifeSiteNews) — Jim Hughes, former leader of Campaign Life Coalition and founding board member of LifeSiteNews, has died. Hughes was a longtime veteran of the Canadian pro-life movement, dedicating nearly 50 years to defending the sanctity of life. In recent years he endured various health issues and suffered a stroke on March 8, 2025. In 2024 Hughes sat down with LifeSiteNews to look back on his career and share his thoughts on the future of the pro-life movement in Canada.
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