abortion access
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Health authorities are responsible for abortion access, not the government: HiggsPremier Higgs has said in the past that he believes access to abortions is adequate and that the province is not in violation of the Canada Health Act.PoliticsJun 2
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Fewer Canadian women appear to be travelling to U.S. for abortions during COVID-19Ontario's out-of-country medical program covers medically necessary services, including abortion, that cannot be accessed in the province.CanadaMay 20
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N.B. judge reserves decision on rights group’s challenge to province’s abortion lawThe New Brunswick government subsidizes abortions at two hospitals in Moncton and one in Bathurst, but it won't cover the cost of the procedure at a private clinic.CanadaMay 17
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How COVID-19 has hindered — and helped — abortion access in Nova ScotiaWhile travel can be a problem, there has been "excellent uptake" for medication abortions.CanadaMay 5
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‘We’ve had people at our door in tears’: COVID-19 adds barriers to sexual health resourcesThe COVID-19 pandemic has increased barriers to sexual health resources, experts say, with many clinics either reducing their hours and services or closing their doors altogether.LifestyleJan 24
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New Brunswick PC majority removes thrust of opposition’s abortion motion, reference to Clinic 554PC MLAs instead substituted a request to the province's two health authorities to look at whether New Brunswick's current abortion access complies with the Canada Health Act.PoliticsDec 17, 2020
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Civil liberties group launches legal action against N.B. for greater abortion accessThe Canadian Civil Liberties Association has sent a letter and statement of claim to the province's attorney general.HealthOct 30, 2020
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New Brunswick Medical Society warns of health-care gaps after Clinic 554 closesThe clinic ended most care on Sept. 30, but some publicly-funded services are still offered to a few vulnerable patients with complex care.HealthOct 3, 2020
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36 Canadian senators call for New Brunswick to ensure access to abortionThe senators issued their call as Fredericton’s Clinic 554 is set to close at the end of the month.CanadaSep 30, 2020
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Letter sent to N.B. health minister calls for support of Clinic 554The letter states that Clinic 554 and its owner Dr. Adrian Edgar are “an irreplaceable resource.”CanadaSep 10, 2020
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