Passing through Estrie on the occasion of Canada Day, the candidate for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada (PCC) and former Premier of Quebec, Jean Charest, wanted to be reassuring, a week after the invalidation of the historic decision of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court of the United States by indicating that a possible conservative government with him at its head would not restrict the rights of women.
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Jean Charest believes that this issue must be clearly mentioned. “This is a subject that directly affects women’s rights. I am pro-choice. Anyone who votes for leadership will know where I stand on this issue. I made it clear that it was out of the question for my government to reverse or restrict women’s rights. »