Canadian supporters support the warning of the right to abortion for self-satisfaction with protection in place in this country. After a groundbreaking ruling by the US Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade case, effectively ending US constitutional protection against abortion. It lasts almost 50 years.
Abortionwas criminalized in Canada in 1988, but no alternative bill has been passed so far, and the issue isongoing in this country. Remains on the topic of political conversation.
Experts also state that there are some barriers to access to abortion in the country, such as geography, equity and immigration status.
"(This is) a signal to us in Canada and around the world that we are not satisfied with the rights we have," said Kelly Bowden, Director of Policy and Advocacy for Action Canada, on CTV. I told the news channel.
"Here in Canada, we have a well-protected right to access abortion, but we must be careful in protecting and defending that right."
United States The ruling is likely to have the greatest impact on racist women, Pamgrik, Managing Director and General Council of the Women's Legal Education Action Fund (LEAF), told the CTV News Channel.
"I'm angry and traumatized by the millions of women and pregnant people in the United States affected by this decision ... and getting pregnant as they don't want. To endanger their health and, in some cases, their lives, "she said.
"And we need to make it clear that this does not have a fair impact on women and pregnant people: blacks, racist, poor people, and others. Will be disproportionately burdened by those marginalized in this way. "
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said at a press conference in Rwanda after a" catastrophic retreat "in the United States. Said he would continue to fight to protect the rights of all.
Following a leak from the US Supreme Court, the Liberal Government announced in early May plans to spend $ 3.5 million to improve access to abortion in Canada. 27}. However, supporters have warned that Canada needsmore permanent funding and legislation forsexual and reproductive health care.
Hrick states that the potential for improving access to abortion in the United States currently depends on the state level and the extent to which abortion bans are implemented.
"So I'm sure the legislature and, in fact, women will have access to this incredibly important medical procedure," she said.
Bowden states that abortion rights and access have the greatest impact on young women in Canada's racist and marginalized communities. These are the faces she sees more at pro-choice rallies.
"The majority of people (at pro-choice rallies) have come out to know that this is a problem that affects their lives and their lives, young women, young transgenders. They were people, and people of color. The ability to choose and when and how they want to have a family.
"And stand up and speak to defend these rights. I'm proud and happy to see the young people, and what we have here in Canada, "she said.
Bowden advocates a "wait and watch" approach to see if the overthrow of Canada's Roe v. Wade has a spillover effect, saying Action Canada will closely monitor the situation. I am.
"The actual numerical impact has not yet occurred in the United States, and what is enshrined here in Canada is that Canadians continue to face barriers to access here.
So focus on making our system powerful and convenient to make the abortion universal insurance actually available here as well. Must be. "
