Attacks On Doctors Who Perform Abortions
Three Canadian doctors who perform abortions have been shot. Many of the shootings occurred on or near November 11, which is observed as Remembrance Day in Canada, the day for remembering the contributions of service men and women in both the world wars and on peacekeeping operations.
- In 1983, Henry Morgentaler was attacked by a man wielding garden shears; the attack was blocked by feminist activist Judy Rebick, who was standing nearby.
- In 1992, Morgentaler's Toronto clinic was firebombed and sustained severe damage. The event occurred at night, so no one was injured, although a nearby bookstore was damaged. Appointments were switched to another clinic in Toronto and no abortions were prevented.
- On November 8, 1994, Vancouver doctor Garson Romalis shot in the leg.
- On November 10, 1995, Dr. Hugh Short of Ancaster, Ontario shot in the elbow.
- On November 11, 1997 Dr. Jack Fainman of Winnipeg shot in the shoulder.
- On July 11, 2000, Dr. Romalis was stabbed by an unidentified assailant in the lobby of his clinic.
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