Expect abortion bombshell to dominate the fall agenda

The only party that must navigate this issue with great difficulty is the Conservative Party.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on March 22, 2022, on the Hill. The prime minister said that the government is looking at a regulatory amendment to the Canada Health Act to guarantee a woman’s universal right to reproductive choice. No time limit has been put on the move but one thing is certain: the amendment will force the Conservative Party to take a solid position on the issue once and for all, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Opinion

BY SHEILA COPPS

May 9, 2022

OTTAWA—The f-bomb was allegedly dropped in the House of Commons on May 4 by a frustrated prime minister. It was not picked up by any microphone and even though Conservatives vociferously demanded an apology, even they were at odds over what exactly was said. Upon exiting the House, Justin Trudea...

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