Former SDA leader Joe De Bruyn wanted to make a point when he addressed a room of university graduates—to stand up for what you believe, no matter what.
The bill was defeated by a 10-9 vote after an intense debate and drama involving Liberal MP Michelle Lensink, who is on leave for breast cancer treatment.
Senate Democrats proposed legislation on June 20 that would repeal an 1800s-era law that they say could be used to restrict abortion and its pill form.