2026 Speakers

Malcolm Roddis – Master of Ceremonies

Involved in the pro-life movement since 1976 when he helped to found Coalition for Life in BC to bring the cause of life into the political arena.  The organization was to eventually become Campaign Life Coalition in BC. He served as its President for 5 years.

In 1980, he helped to found Abbotsford Right to Life Society which was later to become Advokate Life & Education Services Society, serving as its President for 12 years.

In 1998, he was appointed Chair of the Focus on Life Media Campaign which was a joint venture of the Christian Advocacy Society of BC, the Archdiocese of Vancouver, and the Pro-Life Society of BC.  He held this position for 10 years during which time through an annual Gala Dinner, the financial resources were raised to place woman-centred, life-affirming television ads on all major television stations throughout BC.

In 2010, he was recognized by Pope Benedict XVI for his years of service to the family and to the pro-life cause and awarded the Medal Benemerenti.

Marian Neels

Marian is the President of BC Life Network and the Education and Outreach Coordinator at the Cherish Project. With a background in education and a deep love of learning, she is passionate about equipping youth and adults with truth and compassion on life issues. Marian has served on the board of several organizations, including  Chilliwack Pro-Life, Compassionate Neighbourhood Health Partners Society and the BC Conservative Party of Chilliwack North Riding Association. She is also a wife and mother of six. Marian is committed to defending life by helping others make God-honouring choices and avoid a lifetime of regret in a culture often clouded by confusion.

Cameron Côté

Cameron serves as both the Western Outreach Director for CCBR, overseeing outreach activity throughout western Canada, as well as being the co-host of The Pro-Life Guys Podcast, a program dedicated to equipping pro-lifers with the tools they need to change minds, save lives, and transform our culture.

For over 15 years, Cameron has been involved in equipping pro-life individuals and groups from around the world with the tools they need to have compassionate and compelling conversations about abortion, most notably campus, community, and national pro-life organizations in Canada, the USA, and England. He has served on the board of directors for local, regional, and national pro-life groups across Canada.

After graduating from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Cameron joined CCBR’s staff team in 2013, leading CCBR’s western internships from 2013 until 2017 before moving into his current role in which he oversees operations in CCBR’s Vancouver, Calgary, and Winnipeg offices, as well as a handful of volunteer-led community groups.