Woodworth’s Motion on Abortion (M-312)

I emailed Bob Rae’s office expressing my thoughts on motion 312 which would call for a committe to decide when life begins. I’m pro-choice. We should all have the right to choose whether we have an abortion or not.

This is not a matter of conscience, this is a matter of protecting Canadian women’s rights to their body.

I wrote:

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I am disappointed that you’ve decided to let your caucus vote with their conscience. You are not protecting my right to choice. You have lost my vote for the liberal party.

Sincerely,

Me”

This is what I got back:

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“Dear Renee,

On behalf of Liberal Leader Bob Rae, I would like thank you for your email regarding Conservative MP Stephen Woodworth’s motion, M-312, regarding Canada’s abortion laws.
 It is the longstanding view of the Liberal Party of Canada that women must have the right to choose, and this party will take no step that limits, or opens the door to limiting, access to safe medical services for women across Canada.  It is for this reason that Mr. Rae will be voting against this motion when it comes before the House of Commons.
 We understand this issue stirs extremely strong feelings and the Liberal Party respects the right of every Canadian to express their views freely and openly, no matter how contrary those views may seem to those of others. 

 Thank you for taking the time to write to the Leader of the Liberal Party.
 Yours sincerely,
Colin McKone
Office of the Liberal Leader”