Abortion Rights

• Texas Supreme Court blocks lower court order for clinics to resume abortions

  A Houston judge ordered that some clinics they could temporarily resume abortions up to six weeks into pregnancy, but the order is now temporarily on hold.

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• Pro-life float at Alberta town’s Canada Day parade generates surprised reaction

  For the second time in a week, a parade float in Alberta has been used to send a political message.

  Politics

  Jul 2
  
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• U.S. judges block Kentucky, Florida from enforcing state abortion bans

  The injunctions have bought clinics time to continue providing services amid a flurry of litigation seeking to preserve people's ability to terminate pregnancies.

  World

  Jun 30
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• A look at how Roe v. Wade overturn triggers abortion-related legal issues in U.S.

  The overturn of Roe v. Wade has sparked a new wave of legal issues with disputes involving unenforced abortion bans, "trigger laws" and multiple competing bans.

  World

  Jun 29
• Abortion rights advocates rally in Regina following U.S. Supreme Court decision

  The rally in Regina began at Victoria Park and the demonstrators made their way over to Wascana Park.

  Canada

  Jun 29
• Roe v. Wade: Biden admin vows action on states risking women’s lives by denying abortion

  In many instances, Washington must wait for states to implement anti-abortion measures that violate federal law before taking action, Health Secretary Xavier Becerra said.

  World

  Jun 28
• Roe v. Wade’s fall will hit Black women hardest as options vanish: experts

  Health experts link high abortion rates among Black women to disparities in access to healthcare, including lack of health insurance and contraceptives in underserved communities.

  World

  Jun 27
• Okanagan residents march for women’s rights following decision to quash Roe v Wade

  "I will not let our current government and our future government behave the way the U.S. is behaving," said Banks. "I'm here for every person that Roe v Wade affects."

  Politics

  Jun 26
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• Outrage over decision to end U.S. rights to abortion fuels protests in Canada

  Experts say such rights can't be threatened the same way in Canada as abortion is a legal medical procedure, but they fear the U.S. decision will fuel the rise of pro-life groups.

  Canada

  Jun 26
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• Halifax abortion rights supporters gather amid Roe v. Wade ruling

  About 100 people gathered in Halifax to rally in response to Friday’s decision by the Supreme Court of the United States to overturn Roe v. Wade.

  Canada

  Jun 25