Gould had already declared Tuesday during an interview with the Canadian public broadcaster, CBC, that the Canadian public health can provide services for the termination of pregnancy to Americans.
This Wednesday, American newspapers in towns located on the border with Canada, such as Detroit, reminded their readers that abortion is legal in the neighboring country and that women can go to Canadian clinics to terminate pregnancy.
Gould also expressed his fear today that the possible repeal of the right to abortion in the United States would affect Canada.
The minister said that they will be vigilant so that “something like that does not happen here,” and added that 74% of the deputies of the Conservative Party of Canada (PCC), the main opposition group, oppose abortion.
For his part, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the media that he will defend women’s rights in Canada and the rest of the world; and he recalled that “all women in Canada have the right to a legal and safe abortion.”
Trudeau added that his government is considering introducing a bill to ensure the right to abortion in the country.
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End Roe vs. Wade?
Several dozen protesters for and against abortion gathered outside the US Supreme Court after the leak on Monday of a draft that aims to overturn a ruling that protects the right to abortion in the country.
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What is Roe vs. Wade?
“Roe v. Wade” is a ruling that protects women’s right to abortion as constitutional, thus preventing the states that make up the United States from prohibiting this practice.
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A restricted right
Several states have enacted restrictions on abortion: Texas banned it after six weeks of pregnancy, while Kentucky, Florida, Idaho and Arizona passed restrictions after 15 weeks.
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A painful decision for millions
Jeanne Chow and her daughter Isabella Casado embrace during a protest in support of abortion rights following the leak of a draft majority opinion written by Judge Samuel Alito, which prepares for a majority of the court to reverse the landmark Roe decision v. Wade later this year. in Boston, Mass.
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“Restrict abortion kills women”
Marcia Ciriello participates in a protest in support of abortion rights following the leak of a draft majority opinion written by Judge Samuel Alito, which is gearing up for a majority of the court to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade later this year in Boston, Massachusetts. , USA
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US Supreme Court potential shock move on abortion sends protesters into streets
Abortion rights activists march through downtown after demonstrating outside the Evo A. DeConcini United States Federal Courthouse in Tucson, Arizona, USA. Court overturns landmark abortion rights decision of Roe v. Wade later this year. Photo taken on May 3, 2022.
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A fight for the pro-life too
Pam Miller walks with signs urging women not to have abortions after sitting outside the Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the last abortion clinic in Mississippi, in Jackson, Mississippi, U.S., on May 3, 2022 , following the leak of a draft majority opinion written by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, prepares for a majority of the court to reverse the landmark decision on abortion rights Roe v. Wade later this year.
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Although abortion is legal in Canada, since the Canadian Supreme Court struck down existing legislation in 1988, there is no law regulating the termination of pregnancy.