It impacts society Throughout the 1900s, women had to resort to unsafe abortion methods due to the lack of laws implemented to protect women . In 1969, Henery Morgentaler opened the first abortion clinic to assist women with unwanted pregnancies. This clinic was one of the major factors that brought the full legalization of abortion to the attention of the Canadian government. Previous studies have indicated that the abortion debate has been a growing agreement on the moral and legal status of abortions. Additionally, the focus of this essay will examine how the Abortion Act of 1969 has changed over time and its impact on society. To achieve this, I will first discuss the history of abortion law focusing on Henery Morgentaler. Second, I will explore the court battles that helped legalize abortions, including Tremblay v. Daigle and Roe v. Wade. Finally, I will study how abortion has changed over time, considering economic factors and the impact on men and women. The History of the Abortion Act Canada has a surprising and diverse history regarding abortion; this is due to a single figure who fought for thirty years to legalize abortion in Canada. Abortion was illegal in Canada until October 27, 1969, when the Canadian Parliament passed a law allowing abortion under strict circumstances. The lives of many mothers have been put in danger while performing unsafe abortions. However, the passage of the law helped protect mothers' rights and health. Prime Minister Pierre Treduea has presented a bill aimed at amending section 251 of the penal code. The bill allowed doctors to perform abortions in hospitals and private clinics. All other abortions were illegal and still subject to criminal sanctions. Women who have progressed… to mid-paper… their feelings, may become angry, bitter, depressed, resentful, mistrustful, and even reckless in their behaviors” (par. 3). In the world around us, there are a variety of different and unique opinions regarding abortions. Canada fought for twenty years to have the abortion law scrapped, and when the courts finalized their decision they made Canada a different country. Henery Morgentaler's courage and dedication are undeniably exceptional, particularly when it comes to the health issues women faced before her journey to obtain safe abortions. Today, women can make their own choices about abortion and no longer put their lives at risk. Cases like R. Morgentalar, Tremblay v. Daigle and Doe v. Wade are the reason women have the freedom to make their own decisions. However, the impacts of abortion law have changed the way society perceives women.