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Dr. Henry Morgentaler: Fighting Canada's Abortion Laws
In 1969 Dr. Henry Morgentaler emerged as one of Canada's most controversial figures when he broke the law and opened the country's first abortion clinic. Over the next two decades, the Montreal doctor would be heralded as a hero by some and called a murderer by others as he fought to change Canada's abortion laws.		Educational activities about Dr. Henry Morgentaler: Fighting Canada's Abortion Laws

	Morgentaler enters the abortion debate		Abortion controversy heats up		Morgentaler and his opponents
	In 1967 Dr. Henry Morgentaler enters the controversial debate as the federal government reviews its abortion law. (TV; runs 1:24)		Morgentaler now performs abortions full time and attracts the outrage of people opposed to abortion. (Radio; runs 5:57)		There is no love lost between Morgentaler and people who oppose abortion. (TV; runs 3:42)

	Challenging the law		Stress and joy of notoriety		Re-entering the abortion fray
	Highlights of Morgentaler's long legal battles in Quebec in the early 1970s, which culminate with a 10-month prison stint. (TV; runs 4:35)		Morgentaler describes the stress and joy of being at centre of the abortion storm. (TV; runs 2:45)		Morgentaler is again the focus of controversy when he announces plans to open an abortion clinic in Winnipeg. (TV; runs 3:43)

	Morgentaler attacked at clinic opening		Abortion law ruled unconstitutional		Morgentaler's controversial legacy
	A man brandishing garden shears at the opening of the doctor's Toronto abortion clinic lunges at Morgentaler. (TV; runs 1:31)		Morgentaler celebrates as the Supreme Court of Canada strikes down the abortion law. (TV; runs 2:58)		Morgentaler reflects on Canada's abortion issues on the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling. (TV; runs 4:32)

	University honours Morgentaler
	In a controversial decision, the University of Western Ontario confers an honorary degree on Morgentaler. (TV; runs 2:46)

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