by Vicki Saporta, President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation of Canada, January 28, 2013, The Vancouver Sun

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/battle+right+abortion+hard+fought+protect+rights+earned/7881334/story.html

Today marks the 25th anniversary of R v. Morgentaler, the Supreme Court decision that decriminalized abortion in Canada. This landmark decision has undoubtedly protected the health and saved the lives of countless women and changed the legal landscape in Canada.