A Conservative MP's private member's bill working its way through Parliament has become a lightning rod in the abortion debate — even though it doesn't mention abortion.
Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall's Bill C-311 encourages judges to consider physical or emotional harm to a pregnant victim as an aggravating factor during sentencing.Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's spokesperson told the Canadian Press this week that he plans to vote in favour of the bill. Poilievre has in the past identified as pro-choice and has said he would not introduce legislation to limit abortion rights in Canada.
Responding to a question from one of his own MPs about Bill C-311 on Wednesday in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that in Canada, abortion is health care. "While the Liberals often say the right thing, and I'll acknowledge that, they don't back it up by ensuring that they follow through on their own commitments," he said.The Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada is urging MPs to vote against the bill on the grounds that it promotes fetal rights, even though there is no mention of fetal rights in the text of the bill itself.
CBC News reached out to Poilievre's office for reaction to the Liberal and NDP attacks on Bill C-311 and has yet to receive a response.The bill is the latest iteration of similar legislation proposed by Wagantall in 2016.
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