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Overturning Roe v. Wade just the beginning of Trump’s legacy, warns Heyman

Canadian Parliamentarians who have dedicated their careers to fighting for women's rights were left 'terrified' and 'horrified' by the news that Roe v. Wade will most likely be overturned in the U.S., but hope it spurs more action on improving access to abortion in Canada.

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BY CHELSEA NASH, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN
May 8, 2022

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Conservative MP Wagantall’s bill revives abortion issue

OpinionBY SHEILA COPPS

Cathay Wagantall introduced a previous bill on sex-selective abortion that was defeated two years ago. Her party claims the current bill has nothing to do with abortion, but Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada disagrees. Last week’s debate in the House was very heated. But it is nothing compared to the heat faced by any Conservative who thinks they can deny women’s right to choose.

Conservative MP Wagantall’s bill revives abortion issue

OpinionBY SHEILA COPPS

Cathay Wagantall introduced a previous bill on sex-selective abortion that was defeated two years ago. Her party claims the current bill has nothing to do with abortion, but Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada disagrees. Last week’s debate in the House was very heated. But it is nothing compared to the heat faced by any Conservative who thinks they can deny women’s right to choose.

Canadians should look closely at U.S. shambles before endorsing Poilievre’s Republican-style populism

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There are many disturbing developments in the U.S. that are cause for growing alarm for anyone concerned about humanistic governance, public order, and the preservation of American democracy.

Canadians should look closely at U.S. shambles before endorsing Poilievre’s Republican-style populism

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Critics of basic income ignore benefits of investing in struggling Canadians, ‘astronomical’ cost of poverty, argues Senator Pate

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ISG Senator Kim Pate's Bill S-233, the National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income Act, passed second reading in the Red Chamber on April 18.

Critics of basic income ignore benefits of investing in struggling Canadians, ‘astronomical’ cost of poverty, argues Senator Pate

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ISG Senator Kim Pate's Bill S-233, the National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income Act, passed second reading in the Red Chamber on April 18.