Trump put to rest speculation that he is not making a major shift from the positions of Republican presidential nominees on abortion dating back to Ronald Reagan.
Trump reiterated that he is 'strongly in favor of exceptions for rape, incest, and life of the mother', and that while pro-life voters 'must follow your heart,' they 'must also win elections' to reverse America’s broader decline.
'Our government intends to appeal the Federal Court's decision and we are exploring all options to continue leading the fight against plastic pollution,' Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announced.
Lake and Trump's stance echoes GOP establishment and political class talking points – and advice currently being given to candidates by the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
'In my view, Parliament has plainly overstepped its constitutional competence in enacting this designated projects scheme,' Chief Justice Richard Wagner wrote in the ruling.
'There can be no distinction between someone’s biological humanity and his or her legal personhood,' said a group of more than two dozen leading pro-life voices, including Lila Rose and Ryan Anderson.