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Speaking out against the Morgentaler Clinic closure
Speaking out against the Morgentaler Clinic closure
Speaking out against the Morgentaler Clinic closure
Hon. Rona Ambrose
Minister of Health
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0A6
April 10, 2014
Dear Minister Ambrose,
As you are likely aware, the Morgentaler Clinic in New Brunswick will be shutting its door at the end of July. The clinic has provided safe abortion services to women for over twenty years, but the New Brunswick government has refused to fund abortions performed at the clinic under its healthcare insurance plan. The closure of this clinic will mean that women will have to turn to an onerous and limited hospital process to access abortion services in New Brunswick.
Under the Canada Health Act, the provincial and territorial health insurance plans are required to provide coverage to their residents for all medically necessary hospital and physician services, on uniform terms and services. Abortion services have been determined to be medically necessary by all provincial and territorial health insurance plans.
The Canadian government must work with the provinces to ensure universal access to abortion services for women. Facilities like the non-profit Morgentaler clinic in New Brunswick play an important role in improving access to services for women seeking abortion.
The right to choose means more than the absence of legislation restricting access to abortion – it means that abortion services must be accessible for all Canadian women, regardless of income, region, or province.
We ask that you intervene directly to enforce the Canada Health Act to ensure that women in New Brunswick have equal access to abortion services as in the rest of Canada.
Sincerely,
Libby Davies, MP
NDP Deputy Leader and Health Critic
Niki Ashton, MP
NDP Critic for the Status of Women
OFFICIAL OPPOSITION LEADER TOM MULCAIR’S STATEMENT ON JIM FLAHERTY’S PASSING
OFFICIAL OPPOSITION LEADER TOM MULCAIR’S STATEMENT ON JIM FLAHERTY’S PASSING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 10, 2014
“It is with great sadness that Catherine and I learned of Jim Flaherty’s passing today. We join all New Democrats in offering our most sincere condolences to his family, loved ones and colleagues in this difficult time.”
“As Minister of Finance, Mr. Flaherty served his country with dedication and conviction, even as he faced mounting health challenges. As both a man and a politician, I will remember him for his pleasant demeanour and strength of character.”
“Today we all mourn this most proud Canadian.”
NDP CALLS ON CONSERVATIVES TO INVEST IN SOCIAL HOUSING
NDP CALLS ON CONSERVATIVES TO INVEST IN SOCIAL HOUSING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 10, 2014
OTTAWA – The cancellation of subsidies and abandoning of the federal financial commitment to social housing have prompted New Democrats to launch a campaign and table a motion in Parliament aimed at ensuring adequate funding.
“Losing these subsidies will lead to a drastic spike in rental prices —anywhere from $200 to even $500 in some cases. This means low-income households could lose their homes”, said Official Opposition Housing critic Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga). “It seems highly irresponsible to completely abandon our important federal investment in social housing.”
Like the NDP, several organizations are concerned that the Conservatives have abandoned their commitment to social housing and have asked for funding to be restored. Across Canada, more than 620,000 housing units, and the families inside them, will be affected by these cuts.
“We need the resources to support social housing development, so we should be growing federal investment in this area, not cutting programs,” added Boutin-Sweet. “I hope the Conservatives will support my M-450 motion, and recognize housing as a fundamental right, by renewing financing for social housing”, added the MP.
Online petition: http://petition.ndp.ca/support-social-housing-for-Canadians