Morgentaler was instrumental in having the high court strike down Criminal Code restrictions on abortion on Jan. 28, 1988, making Canada the only western democracy with no criminal sanctions of any kind against abortion.
He is to be named at a later date as a member of the Order of Canada for both his health care and humanitarian work, said a statement posted on the Governor General of Canada’s website."For his commitment to increased health care options for women, his determined efforts to influence Canadian public policy and his leadership in humanist and civil liberties organizations..." reads the statement.
Those opposing the decision believe that honouring Morgentaler implicitly endorses abortion, and many Canadians will be offended by the decision.
Read the Winnipeg Sun story.
http://www.winnipegsun.com/News/Manitoba/2008/07/01/6036976.html
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