O’Toole opposes Conservative MP’s bill on sex-selective abortion, says he’s “pro-choice“

Conservative Leader of Canada Erin O’Toole said on Monday that he opposes and will personally vote against a bill put forth by one of his part’s MPs, Cathay Wagantall, that seeks to restrict abortion access on the basis of sex. He said he was a “pro-choice MP“ and was elected with that stance. But he added there was “freedom of speech“ for backbench MPs. When asked if he will direct his shadow cabinet to vote against the bill, O’Toole said “there will be no law passed that will restrict the rights of Canadians.” O’Toole was elected leader after campaigning that he would not whip votes on moral issues and could face criticism should he choose to do so on this bill.