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October 20, 2016

Cassie and Molly’s Law defeated in Parliament

A private member's bill known as Cassie and Molly's law, named after Cassie Kaake, pictured, was defeated in the House of Commons Oct. 19. The bill would make it a crime to kill or injure an unborn child while committing a crime against the mother.

OTTAWA —A private member’s bill aimed at protecting pregnant women against violence went down to defeat in the House of Commons Oct. 19 by a 209-76 vote.

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