POLS 3130 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7-12: 18 Months, Abortion Law, Abortion Clinic
17 Apr 2013
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Joe borowski: appointed to cabinet in 1969. Minister of transport and minister of public works. Together held largest budget: known for honesty and hard work. Didn"t take bribes or like corruption: he became a hero figure for ndp. 1970: his stubbornness almost brought down the ndp. Responded the opposition can go to hell and wouldn"t apologize therefore kicked out of the house of commons. Canadian hospitals were making arrangements for canadians to get legal abortions in usa: he believed abortions were morally wrong, he accidentally locked out a women"s liberation group when they were invited into visit the ministry. Claimed it was for safety reasons, but no one believed him. During apology he further insulted them by saying its impossible to insult any abortion group . 1973: he spearheads a new pro-life group. Started in a basement with influential men who wanted to remain homeless: foundation received donations but these were not tax deductible donations.
