Debate opened on Conservative MP Stephen Woodworth's anti-choice Motion 312 last week.
abortion rights
How do girls end up in the justice system?
An interview with Asia Czapska of Justice For Girls.
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Ottawa's mayor declares anti-choice 'Respect for Life Day'
On Tuesday, word broke that Ottawa's mayor Jim Watson had signed a proclamation declaring today, May 12, as "Respect For Life Day." This was to honour the annual "March For Life" anti-choice/anti-abortion march that is taking place today.
Anti-choice battle being waged on Canadian streets
The group 40 days for life has once again set itself up on Bank Street in Ottawa, across the street from the Morgentaler abortion clinic.
Angela Robertson on the 25th anniversary of the Morgentaler decision
An event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that repealed Canada's abortion law, as well as to recognize the ongoing struggle for reproductive justice across Canada today.
With a discussion panel featuring:
Judy Rebick
Michele Landsberg
Carolyn Egan
Angela Robertson
and Jillian Bardsley
Followed by a screening of The Life and Times of Henry Morgentaler.
January 28, 2013
Innis Town Hall
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sponsored by the Ontario Coalition for Abortion Clinics (OCAC)
Endorsed by Medical Students for Choice UofT and Arts for Choice
Video © 2013 OCAC. All Rights Reserved. Video produced by AL of TVAC.
Michele Landsberg speaks on the 25th anniversary of the Morgentaler decision
Video from an event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that repealed Canada's abortion law, as well as to recognize the ongoing struggle for reproductive justice across Canada today.
Michele Landsberg is a Canadian journalist, author, public speaker, feminist and social activist.
Judy Rebick celebrates the pro-choice movement on the 25th anniversary of the Morgentaler decision
Video from an event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that repealed Canada's abortion law, as well as to recognize the ongoing struggle for reproductive justice across Canada today.
The 25th anniversary reader: Key readings on the Morgentaler decision and Canada's abortion rights struggle
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On January 28, 2013, Canada celebrated 25 years of no abortion law. The Supreme Court of Canada threw out our criminal law in its entirety in 1988 because it violated women's constitutional rights to bodily security, life, liberty, autonomy and conscience. I've put together the following selection of key works describing the history of the pro-choice campaign, the role of Dr. Henry Morgentaler, the Supreme Court decision, the benefits of having no abortion law, and some personal stories. Enjoy!
25th Anniversary of The Morgentaler Decision: Carolyn Egan talks about the movement for choice
An event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that repealed Canada's abortion law, as well as to recognize the ongoing struggle for reproductive justice across Canada today.
With a discussion panel featuring:
Judy Rebick
Michele Landsberg
Carolyn Egan
Angela Robertson
and Jillian Bardsley
Followed by a screening of The Life and Times of Henry Morgentaler.
January 28, 2013
Innis Town Hall
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sponsored by the Ontario Coalition for Abortion Clinics (OCAC)
Endorsed by Medical Students for Choice UofT and Arts for Choice
