Washington State wants to be a haven for anyone who wants an abortion. The state governor made the statement in light of a leaked U.S. Supreme Court document. This document suggests that Roe v. Wade could be overruled and cause screams all over the area on both sides of the border.
We want to make sure we have the resources to provide abortion services to people who come to Washington State. They will be accepted and they will be served heresaid State Governor Jay Inslee at a press conference in Seattle on Tuesday.
The State of Washington is also examining its options to protect people who come from outside the State and want to go there for abortion in case there is an official reversal of Roe c. Wade. The latter protects the right to abortion for 50 years in the United States.
Abortions Won’t Go Away, But Legal and Safe Pregnancy Can End, warned Democratic MP Pramila Jayapal. He also describes the draft decision, which was leaked to an American media on Monday, as very dangerous.
The President and CEO of the Alliance of Advocates for Planned Parenthood, an organization that campaigns for better reproductive health and access to abortion, Jennifer Allen, recalled that, for now, at least, abortion remains legal in the USA.
We cannot deny that we are in a moment of crisis, he says though. He fears that the return of Roe v. Wade has a greater impact on vulnerable populations such as people of race or low income.
British Columbia responded and reassured
Across the border, BC Finance Minister Selina Robinson was silent when asked to comment on the state of access to abortion (abortion) in the province.
” You will need me to pass on my body to change the path to abortion. “
Recalls Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Sarah Munro, that abortion is considered essential health care and is enshrined in the Canada Health Act.
In Canada, the threat of having access to prohibited or canceled abortion is not a concernhe assured us, however, stressed the importance for doctors and scientists to be heard in this debate.
” Based on research, [la décision] will cause incredible harm to people seeking abortion. “
If the U.S. Supreme Court goes ahead and overturns Roe v. Wade, Dr. also expects. Munro to see more pregnant women crossing the border to search Abortion in British Columbia.
We know that people choose to travel to access care in other states or in other countries and have to pay out of pocket.he says.
Earlier on Tuesday, the federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, also confirmed that Americans can get abortion services in Canada if they wish.
Source: Radio-Canada