Tory G8 abortion stance unjust: journal

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Source: CBC News

Canada's position against funding abortions abroad is 'hypocritical and unjust,' a medical journal editorial says.

"The Canadian Government does not deprive women living in Canada from access to safe abortions; it is therefore hypocritical and unjust that it tries to do so abroad," the Lancet says in an editorial Saturday.

"Although the country's decision only affects a small number of developing countries where abortion is legal, bans on the procedure, which are detrimental to public health, should be challenged by the G8, not tacitly supported. Canada and the other G8 nations could show real leadership with a final maternal health plan that is based on sound scientific evidence and not prejudice."

The Conservative government has been under attack by some aid groups and opposition parties after revealing last week it won't include abortion funding in its maternal health plan for developing countries next month at the G8 summit. Officials said the focus will be on improving the health of women and children through such things as safe drinking water and vaccination programs.



Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/05/07/abortion-maternal-health-lancet-g8.html

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Friday, May 7, 2010 | 1:20 PM ET

Hope Hillary knows about this.