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The Conservative Party of Canada is trying to keep its MPs quiet on a leaked U.S. Supreme Court ruling regarding Roe v. Wade that would reverse abortion laws across the nation. In a memo to Conservative MPs, interim leader Candice Bergen’s office advised MPs that the party would not discuss the leaked court opinion that has sent out shockwaves through the United States.
“Conservatives will not be commenting on draft rulings leaked from the Supreme Court of the United States. Thank you,” read the one-line memo, first reported by the Globe and Mail and confirmed by Global News.
The guideline comes as Conservative management hopefuls are arranged to put together in Ottawa for a yearly conference of the motion’s faithful. The “Canada Free and strong Network”– officially called the Manning Centre for Building Democracy– has a management prospect’s argument set up for Thursday night, in advance of a weekend of speeches and workshops.
It is most likely that the dripped U.S. Supreme Court draft choice will be a hot subject amongst the social conservative crowd that often visits the conference.
U.S.-based Politico released the draft choice, penned by Justice Samuel Alito, Monday night. In it, the conservative-dominated leading court called the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case– which ensured constitutional securities for abortion rights– “egregiously incorrect” from the start, Politico reported.
It is not uncommon for Conservative Party HQ– or other federal celebrations– to release instructions on interactions or recommended talking indicate their MPs on controversial problems.
While the concern has actually been settled in many significant federal celebrations, the right to an abortion is still an active argument in Canadian conservative circles– especially throughout management contests, when the arranged social conservatives hold considerable power.
Patrick Brown, the mayor of Brampton and previous Ontario PC leader, stated in a declaration he would “always support the right of a woman’s decision on her reproductive health. Full stop.”
“A Conservative party led by me will not change Canada’s abortion laws. Period,” Brown said.
He likewise recommended that any Conservative assistance for limiting access to abortions would be utilized as a “sledgehammer” versus the celebration by both the Liberals and the NDP. The Liberals, in particular, have actually frequently raised issues about social conservativism and its impact on Conservative leaders.
In a declaration Tuesday afternoon, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated his party will “never back down” from “protecting and promoting women’s rights in Canada and around the world.”
“The right to choose is a woman’s right and a woman’s right alone. Every woman in Canada has a right to a safe and legal abortion,” Trudeau said in a social media statement.
A representative for Pierre Poilievre, the obvious frontrunner to lead the party into the next election, informed Global News the prospect does not prepare to alter Canada’s abortion laws if he is ever chosen as Prime Minister.
“A Poilievre government will not introduce or pass any laws restricting abortion,” the spokesperson said late Tuesday.
Conservative MP and leadership candidate Leslyn Lewis– who was the social conservatives’ standard-bearer in the 2020 leadership contest, ending up 3rd– stated she has actually been specific about her “pro-life” program.
“Dr. Lewis will not be commenting on the leaked U.S. Supreme Court documents as it is not a final decision,” wrote Steve Outhouse, Lewis’ campaign manager.
He added that she has a “no hidden agenda” approach to “these sensitive but important topics,” including increasing funding for pregnancy centers and criminalizing “coerced” abortions.
In a statement, Bergen’s office said it would be “inappropriate” for the party to comment on matters before U.S. courts.
“When it comes to the debate in Canada, Conservatives’ position remains what it has been since the Harper government. Access to abortion was not restricted under Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and the Conservative Party will not introduce legislation to reopen the debate,” Bergen’s office wrote.
“The only ones reopening this debate are the Liberals, and Justin Trudeau is once again using women’s reproductive rights to wedge and divide Canadians.”
H/T The Global News
