Recent discussions in Canadian politics have centered around the use of the notwithstanding clause and its potential application to abortion rights. The Liberal Party has accused Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre of considering the use of this clause to restrict abortion, sparking significant controversy. However, Poilievre's office has firmly stated that the notwithstanding clause would never be used to limit abortion rights, emphasizing that any use of the clause would be strictly for criminal justice matters. This clarification comes amidst a broader debate on Parliament Hill regarding the protection of abortion rights, with Poilievre assuring that he would not legislate on this issue.
Debate on abortion rights erupts on Parliament Hill, Poilievre vows he won't legislate https://t.co/Vfi21UMxoI
Unlike Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives, we’ll always be pro-choice. https://t.co/RwwmNPPG8i
Poilievre-led government 'would never' use notwithstanding clause on abortion, his office says https://t.co/eSxr4E7t7l
Could notwithstanding clause be used on abortion? Poilievre’s office says ‘never,’ @davidbaxter_ reports. https://t.co/rd9QA8tj0O #cdnpoli #CPC Find out more at https://t.co/xofn4ZIXij https://t.co/tpBdzpMOyB
The Liberals say Pierre Poilievre may use the notwithstanding clause to restrict abortion, but his spokesperson says it will only be used for criminal justice matters. READ MORE: https://t.co/rEBvWHZW27 https://t.co/rEBvWHZW27
A woman’s right to choose and have full autonomy over her body is hers alone. First Pierre signals he will use the Notwithstanding Clause to override our charter protected rights, and now his backbench signals that they will go after the Morgantaler decision. #cdnpoli https://t.co/si7EoMxuah