It's an impact on society Throughout the 1900s, women had to resort to unsafe abortion methods due to lack of laws aimed at protecting women. In 1969, Henery Morgentaler opened the first abortion clinic to help women with unwanted pregnancies. This clinic was one of the main factors that brought the full legalization of abortion to the attention of the Canadian government. Previous studies have indicated that the abortion debate has resulted in a growing consensus around the moral and legal status of abortion. Additionally, the focus of this essay will examine how the Abortion Act of 1969 has evolved over time and its impact on society. To do so, I will first discuss the history of abortion law focusing on Henery Morgentaler. Second, I will explore the court battles that helped legalize abortion, including Tremblay v. Daigle and Roe v. Wade. Finally, I will study how abortion has changed over time, taking into account economic factors and its impact on men and women. The History of Abortion Law Canada has a striking and different history when it comes to abortion; it's because of a single personality who fought for thirty years to legalize abortion in Canada. Abortion was illegal in Canada until October 27, 1969, when the Canadian Parliament passed a law allowing abortion under strict circumstances. Many mothers' lives were in danger when they performed unsafe abortions. However, the adoption of the law helped protect the rights and health of mothers. Prime Minister Pierre Treduea presented a bill to amend article 251 of the Penal Code. The bill allows doctors to perform abortions in hospitals and private clinics. All other abortions were illegal and still subject to criminal sanctions. Women who have proceeded...... middle of paper ... their feelings, they can become angry, bitter, depressed, resentful, suspicious and even reckless. in their behavior” (paragraph 3). In the world around us, there are a variety of different and unique opinions regarding abortion. Canada fought for twenty years to overturn the abortion law, and when the courts finalized their decision, Canada became a different country. Henery Morgentaler's courage and dedication are undeniably exceptional, especially considering the health issues women faced before her journey to obtain a safe abortion. Today, women can make their own choices about abortion and no longer put their lives at risk. Cases like R. Morgentalar, Tremblay v. Daigle and Doe v. Wade are the reason women have the freedom to make their own decisions. Nonetheless, the impacts of abortion law have changed the way society views women..