Quebec minister backtracks on enshrining abortion rights in proposed constitution

Featured February 21, 2026 1 min read 0 views

Quebec minister backtracks on enshrining abortion rights in proposed constitution

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Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette is backtracking on plans to enshrine the right to abortion in the proposed Quebec constitution. In a statement to Radio-Canada, Jolin-Barrette’s office confirmed he intends to remove the article in question from the legislation.

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