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Dr. Henry Morgentaler: Fighting Canada's Abortion Laws
In 1969 Dr. Henry Morgentaler emerged as one of Canada's most controversial figures when he broke the law and opened the country's first abortion clinic. Over the next two decades, the Montreal doctor would be heralded as a hero by some and called a murderer by others as he fought to change Canada's abortion laws.
Last updated: May 10, 2013
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In 1967 Dr. Henry Morgentaler enters the controversial debate as the f...
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Dr. Henry Morgentaler faces his critics, including anti-abortion activ...
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