Abortion in Canada

Abortion has been decriminalized in Canada since the year 1969, but in 1988 abortion laws were struck down because they were unconstitutional. (“Abortions rights: Signiant moments in Canadian history”, 2009). It is commonly argued that abortion is an infringement on a woman’s right to life, liberty, and security (“Abortions rights: Signiant moments in Canadian history”, 2009). Canada has taken many cautious steps and decisions to ensure equality and happiness for citizens when it comes to the topic of abortion. Today, Canada has no criminal law against abortion but man individuals and groups such as churches stand against abortion (“Abortions rights: Signiant moments in Canadian history”, 2009). Canada has been on a political rollercoaster…

Until 1988, abortion was not legal in Canada. On January 28, 1988, the Supreme Court of Canada struck down the abortion law as unconstitutional. The law was found to violate section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms which stated that, “Everyone have the right to life, liberty, and security of a person.” and before 1988, a women’s right were being infringed upon because of the abortion law. So, for the last several decades before 1988 there was a continuous fight for change, a fight for the…

Up until January 18, 1988, Canada’s abortion laws were no such thing as they did have restrictions on women getting them. Women had no choice but to follow through with their expected or unexpected pregnancy that they may have wanted to change. They were forbidden and if a women did it privately, she would be charged and possibly arrested. Today in Canada abortion is legal and women are allowed to go into a hospital/doctors office and get an abortion if they wish, they only catch is, that the…

If Canada can 't trust women with a choice, how can Canada trust women with children? If Canada legislates a law on abortion, the country is telling women that their unborn "fetus [has] more constitutional rights than [her]."(Abortion Rights at Risk) If Canada places restrictions on, or if Canada makes abortions illegal this also increases the risks women face when they choose to have an abortion. With their choice gone, woman are forced into the position where they will have to endanger their…

Did Legalizing Abortion Make Canada A Safer Place to Live? In 1969, the Canadian Government legalized abortion. Though truly unhindered abortion access has still not been fully achieved, this decision marked the beginning of a new era. The legalization of abortion was controversial when it first happened, and still is today. The anti-choice movement opposes abortion and ascertains that it should never have been made legal, while the pro-choice movement maintains that legalized abortion is…

citizens. (Theories of Law: Natural and Positive Law). The topic of abortion, deliberately ending a pregnancy before the fetus can live solely, is often argued as a violation of a human’s right to life. (Medical-Dictionary). Currently in Canada physicians have the legal obligation to deny that they will perform an abortion, although, they must provide their patient with a referral and information concerning abortion, because abortion is legal. (University Of Ottawa). Personally, I believe there…

Abortion is a topic that to this day remains as controversial as it was in 1869 for many Canadians. It still makes headlines when new movements arise, it still is common to hear people trying to persuade others to become pro-choice or pro-life, and it still is something that supposedly needs debated about in Canada’s House of Parliament. Simply put, the importance of having a choice has affected a majority of women throughout Canada as whether one chose to continue with their pregnancy or not,…

Why should abortion be legal in Canada? Discussions about the legalization of abortion in Canada continue to draw strong reactions from people of all ages. As a seventeen-year-old girl growing up in such a progressive and diverse country, I consider myself responsible for adding my voice to this debate. Legalizing abortion in Canada is, in my view, far more than an issue of policy; it's simply a fundamental recognition of women's rights, an important first step in protecting the public's health…

In today’s society abortion has become a major topic of discussion and division around the world. It seems as though abortion has always been a point of contention in states. It is true that states around the world have varying ideas and opinions on how things should be done and so it should not be a surprise that abortion is no exception, but the question is why do abortion laws in states around the world vary so widely. One can analyze why abortion is legal in some states and not others by…

Trudeau was the 15th prime minister of Canada and played a significant role in shaping what Canada is today. Pierre Trudeau was well known for his energetic personality and his key role in many controversial decisions. Pierre Elliot Trudeau proved to be Canada’s most influential prime minister, through his acceptance of diversity and ability to implement strong change for all Canadians. Pierre Trudeau had a big impact on supporting and forming a strong bond of multiculturalism of all ethnic…