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House Hansard - 333

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 17, 2024 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 333 - Jun/17/24
Ms. Emmanuella Lambropoulos (Saint-Laurent, Lib.)
  • Jun/17/24 3:02:57 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, at this time two years ago, Roe v. Wade was overturned in the United States. The fear and uncertainty this has caused millions of women cannot be minimized. It is a reminder that here in Canada, choice for women is paramount. While Conservative MPs celebrated the overturning of Roe v. Wade, our government stood committed to ensuring that choice for women remains a fundamental right. Could the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth share the importance of this work?
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Context: House Hansard - 333 - Jun/17/24
Hon. Marci Ien (Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Lib.)
  • Jun/17/24 3:03:25 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, two years ago, Roe v. Wade was overturned in the U.S., and so many thought that was an impossibility. However, it taught us that vigilance everywhere is imperative. This past weekend, I met Liz, a self-described old feminist in Thunder Bay. Liz wanted me to remind Canadians that the right to an abortion is a human right and always worth fighting for. That is exactly what we will continue to do on this side of the House. That side of the House cannot say the same.
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