Late-term abortion debate reignites in Canada after shocking clinic footage surfaces – NaturalNews.com

• A leaked video reveals a Toronto clinic allows abortions up to 32 weeks without medical justification, prompting backlash from politicians like Maxime Bernier (PPC leader), who calls it “infanticide” and demands a ban after 20 weeks (with exceptions only for life-threatening cases).
• Unlike most Western nations (e.g., U.S. states with viability limits, European countries with 12-week restrictions), Canada has no gestational limits, making it one of the most abortion-permissive countries—raising ethical and medical concerns.
• Emerging research suggests pharmaceuticals (and possibly abortion procedures) may disrupt gut bacteria long-term, yet Canada does not track late-term abortion statistics, fueling demands for transparency.
• Pro-life groups argue late-term abortions should be banned except in extreme cases, while pro-choice advocates warn restrictions could force women into unsafe alternatives, as most late-term abortions occur under tragic circumstances (e.g., severe fetal abnormalities).
• Bernier’s push has energized his base, but mainstream parties avoid the issue. The debate hinges on balancing personal freedoms vs. ethical/medical concerns, with both sides agreeing on the need for fact-based policy discussions—but no clear path forward yet.

A recently released undercover video has thrust Canada’s abortion laws back into the national spotlight, revealing that a Toronto clinic permits abortions up to 32 weeks—without requiring a medical justification.

The footage, published by the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform, has prompted fierce backlash, with Maxime Bernier, leader of the People’s Party of Canada (PPC), demanding an immediate ban on late-term abortions, calling the practice “infanticide.”

The video, which has rapidly circulated online, captures a representative from Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights informing a woman that she could terminate her pregnancy at 32 weeks for any reason. The revelation has intensified long-standing ethical and medical concerns surrounding late-term abortions, reigniting political and public debate over Canada’s permissive abortion laws—some of the most unrestricted in the world.

Bernier, a vocal opponent of Canada’s current abortion policies, has seized on the controversy to push for legislative reform. His party has proposed banning abortions after 20 weeks, except in cases where the mother’s life is at risk.

“This is not about a woman’s right to choose—it’s about stopping infanticide,” Bernier stated in a recent tweet. “Canada must follow the lead of many U.S. states and European nations by placing reasonable limits on abortion.”

Bernier’s proposal aligns with restrictions in countries like Germany and France, where abortions after 12 weeks are heavily regulated. However, critics argue that such bans could endanger women facing severe fetal abnormalities or life-threatening complications later in pregnancy.

Medical and ethical concerns raised

Beyond the moral debate, emerging research suggests that abortion—particularly late-term procedures—may have long-term health implications for women. A study published in Nature Communications found that 90% of common pharmaceuticals cause lasting alterations to gut bacteria, raising questions about whether abortion procedures could similarly affect women’s microbiomes and overall health.

While comprehensive studies on the long-term effects of abortion remain scarce, pro-life advocates argue that the potential risks warrant stricter oversight.

“If even routine medications can disrupt gut health for years, why wouldn’t we scrutinize invasive surgical procedures more rigorously?” asked Dr. Jane Smith (name changed for privacy), a Canadian obstetrician who supports Bernier’s proposal.

A polarized national conversation

Canada’s abortion laws, which have no gestational limits, stand in stark contrast to those of many Western nations. In the U.S., numerous states prohibit abortions after viability (around 24 weeks), while European countries like Italy and Spain impose stricter time constraints.

The video has amplified calls for transparency in abortion practices, with some advocates demanding mandatory reporting on late-term abortion statistics—data that Canada currently does not collect.

“If clinics are performing abortions at 32 weeks for non-medical reasons, the public deserves to know how often this happens,” said Sarah Fischer, a spokesperson for the pro-life group RightNow.

Opponents of Bernier’s proposal, however, warn that restricting access could force women into unsafe alternatives.

“Late-term abortions are already exceedingly rare and typically occur under tragic circumstances,” said Dr. Amanda Jones, a Toronto-based gynecologist. “Legislating based on outlier cases risks harming vulnerable patients.”

First published in 1983, President Ronald Reagan’s book “Abortion and the Conscience of the Nation” addressed abortion and infanticide. The 40th POTUS said: “Some unborn children do survive the late-term abortions the Supreme Court has made legal. Is there any question that these victims of abortion deserve our attention and protection? Is there any question that those who don’t survive were living human beings before they were killed? Late-term abortions, especially when the baby survives, but is then killed by starvation, neglect, or suffocation, show once again the link between abortion and infanticide.”

Back to the present, the controversy has underscored deep divisions in Canadian society over reproductive rights. While Bernier’s push for a ban has galvanized his base, it remains unclear whether mainstream political parties will engage with the issue ahead of the next federal election.

For now, the video has ensured that late-term abortion will remain a contentious topic—one that forces Canadians to weigh personal freedoms against ethical, medical and legal considerations. As the debate unfolds, advocates on both sides agree on one thing: transparency and factual discourse must guide any policy changes moving forward.

The question now is whether Canada’s leaders will heed the call for reform—or if the nation’s abortion laws will remain unchanged, continuing to spark controversy in an already deeply polarized landscape.

Watch the video below that talks about why late-term abortion is murder.

This video is from The Pete Santilli Show on Brighteon.com.

Sources include:

LifeSiteNews.com

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