A controversial Conservative personal member’s invoice meant to make violence towards pregnant girls an aggravating issue throughout court docket sentencing was roundly defeated within the House of Commons, as different events mentioned they feared it could reopen the talk on abortion.
The invoice was supported by almost all members of the Conservative occasion, together with Leader Pierre Poilievre who declared himself to be “pro-choice” throughout his management marketing campaign.
The Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada had urged MPs to vote towards the invoice on the grounds that it promotes fetal rights, although there isn’t any point out of fetal rights within the textual content of the invoice itself.
Campaign Life Coalition president Jeff Gunnarson had mentioned he completely hoped the proposed invoice would contribute to a authorized argument for fetal rights and restrictions on abortion sooner or later, however he thought it unlikely.
The invoice was sponsored by Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall, who opposes abortion however mentioned just lately the laws is solely centered on violence towards girls.
She obtained a standing ovation from her Conservative colleagues within the House of Commons earlier than the vote.
