Canadian lawmakers vote to continue sex-selective abortions, despite public opinion

A bill seeking to ban sex-selective abortions in Canada was defeated on Wednesday, though public opinion showed Canadians overwhelmingly supported the ban. In Canada, sex-selective abortion is legal and typically targets preborn girls.  The bill, known as the Sex Selective Abortion Act, was advanced by MP Cathay Wagantall. It would have made it a crime … Continue reading Canadian lawmakers vote to continue sex-selective abortions, despite public opinion