Canada Abortion Rights

• Who leaked the draft U.S. Supreme Court abortion ruling? Probe ends without answer

  The leak of the draft over a month before the final decision was released last year prompted an internal crisis at the court and ignited a political firestorm over abortion rights.

  U.S. News

  Jan 19, 2023
  
• Canadian lawyers rally outside U.S. consulate in Halifax over decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

  In Canada, abortion was decriminalized in 1988 and there are no federal laws restricting it. Still, experts empathize with those in the U.S., and worry the sentiment might spread.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2022
  
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• Most Canadians support abortion rights as U.S. grapples with Roe v. Wade: poll

  About four in five respondents to the online survey said they are in favour of a woman's right to an abortion if she so chooses, while 14 per cent said they are opposed.

  Canada

  May 11, 2022
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• As Roe v. Wade draft ruling draws Canadian fire, has Trudeau lived up to his promises?

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau frequently speaks out to support abortion rights under threat, but few promises to improve access in Canada appear to have been met.

  Canada

  May 4, 2022
• Canada will ensure border officials know Americans can travel for abortion: Mendicino

  If a leaked draft ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court becomes a decision, Roe v. Wade could be overturned. Americans can travel to Canada for abortions as needed, officials say.

  Canada

  May 4, 2022
• Roe v. Wade draft ruling puts U.S. abortion rights in crosshairs. Here’s what to know

  The U.S. Supreme Court draft ruling on the fate of Roe v. Wade argued abortion isn't protected under the Fourteenth Amendment because of the "moral" questions it poses.

  Canada

  May 3, 2022
• Canada Summer Jobs change barring anti-abortion groups was ‘reasonable’: Federal Court

  The Liberal government added wording to the Canada Summer Jobs program application in 2017 requiring groups to attest that their core mandates respect human rights in Canada.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2021
• What is ‘conscientious objection’? Here’s why major parties are talking about it

  Conscientious objection is heralded by social conservatives who say doctors shouldn't have to perform or refer medical procedures like abortions that are against their beliefs.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2021