April 19, 2015
Tory MP seeks free vote on conscience matters
OTTAWA - With legalized euthanasia looming large over the House of Commons, a Tory backbencher has tabled a motion to affirm the right of free votes on matters of conscience.
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Canada
March 3, 2015
Tories quash motion to fast-track euthanasia law
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives intend to undertake extensive consultations and still meet the one-year deadline set by the Supreme Court of Canada when it struck down the laws against assisted suicide in the Carter decision Feb. 6.
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Canada
June 16, 2014
Prostitution Bill C-36 passes second reading vote
OTTAWA - After only five hours of debate, Bill C-36, the federal government's new prostitution bill passed second reading June 16 by a 139-117 vote.
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Canada
June 5, 2014
Fight is on as Quebec’s euthanasia bill passes
OTTAWA - Groups opposed to euthanasia vow to fight Quebec’s adoption June 5 of Bill-52 “An act on end-of-life care” that brings euthanasia to the province.
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Canada