441-02454 (Justice)
PETITION TO THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
We, the undersigned citizens, and residents of Canada, draw the attention of the House of Commons to the following:
Whereas:
- Nearly 100,000 abortions are performed annually in Canada;
- The Morgentaler Decision to have zero abortion law goes directly against the charter since it DOES NOT protect life;
- Canada is only one of two, the other nation being North Korea, to have zero abortion laws;
- Over 98% of abortions are for reasons of social or personal convenience; and
- The Heartbeat starts when the baby is 5 weeks old.
Therefore we, the undersigned citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to create/strengthen abortion regulation nationwide.
Response by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Signed by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): The Parliamentary Secretary James Maloney
Our Government has always and will always support a woman’s right to choose. Everyone has the right to make decisions about their health and body. The Supreme Court of Canada in 1988 struck down Canada’s criminal law against abortion, and the Government took the necessary steps to complete the repeal of those provisions by introducing amendments to take them off the books, which were enacted in 2019. Our Government is committed to upholding all the rights enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, including section 7, which provides that everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice. Section 7 includes some protection against government interference with an individual’s access to abortion care. Section 7 also generally protects an individual’s right to control their bodily integrity, and a sphere of personal autonomy involving inherently private choices that go to the core of what it means to enjoy individual dignity and independence. Our government will always protect and promote women’s rights in Canada and around the world.
- Presented to the House of Commons
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Arnold Viersen
(Peace River—Westlock)
May 7, 2024 (Petition No. 441-02454) - Government response tabled
- June 13, 2024
Only validated signatures are counted towards the total number of signatures.
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441-02454 | Arnold Viersen | May 7, 2024 | 47 |
441-01950 | Arnold Viersen | November 22, 2023 | 33 |
441-01891 | Arnold Viersen | November 6, 2023 | 36 |
Total signatures | 116 |