The leader of Canada's main opposition Conservative Party on Thursday dista...
OTTAWA - The leader of Canada’s main opposition Conservative Party on Thursday distanced himself from comments by a candidate opposing abortion, remarks that could hurt his chances with women voters in an Oct. 21 election.
“Nothing on this issue has changed for our party. We have always made it very clear ... that a Conservative government will not reopen this issue,” Andrew Scheer told a televised news conference in Toronto. There are few restrictions on abortion and the Conservatives have traditionally steered clear of the topic, fearing they could alienate progressive voters. In Canada, unlike in the United States, abortion has not been a major political issue.
Trudeau did not attack Scheer directly, telling reporters in British Columbia that every Liberal candidate would “defend women’s rights unequivocally.” In brief remarks, Willson said she had never made a secret of her views on abortion but would be focusing on issues that united Canadians.
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