Mr. Speaker, that is doublespeak. Every year, 1,500,000 women die because they do not have access to family planning services.
The government is giving in to the religious extremist lobbies at the expense of African women.
Maternal and reproductive health is a human right. Contraceptives are essential to the health of African mothers. The use of condoms in Africa could mean the difference between life and death.
Can the Prime Minister explain to Canadians why he is against this simple, proven method of preventing STDs?