Australian senator declares himself a woman during clash over abortion
The senator declared he was a woman in an attempt to shield himself from attacks over his stance on abortion. Continue reading
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Ottawa to urge countries to offer abortion, contraception services to fight poverty
The World Health Organization says some 214 million women who would like to delay or stop having children report not using any form of contraception. Continue reading
Woman, 23, charged after anti-abortion protesters attacked on video near Ryerson
Gabriela Skwarko, 23, turned herself in Friday evening. She has been charged with assault and assault with a weapon. Continue reading
Pope Francis compares abortion to ‘hiring a hit man to solve a problem’
Pope Francis on Wednesday compared having an abortion to “hiring a “hit man” to eliminate a problematic person, in comments sure to be welcomed by conservative Catholics who have accused the pontiff of not speaking out enough on “cultural war” issues. Continue reading
Toronto police investigating another violent incident recorded at anti-abortion rally
Protesters who recorded the video said the incident occurred on Oct. 1 beside Ryerson University. Continue reading
N.S. providing timely abortion access, health minister says
Nova Scotia’s health minister says he believes there is timely access to abortion services in the province despite calls from advocates to improve access. Continue reading
Critics call for ‘less painful, faster’ abortion access in Nova Scotia
Lenore Zann, NDP critic for women’s issues, says the province’s doctor shortage creates a problem for women seeking either medical or surgical abortions, because there are fewer medical professionals available to give ultrasounds or prescribe the abortion pill. Continue reading
Alberta buffer zone law tested in Calgary as anti-abortion group calls new rules anti-free speech
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A demonstration outside Calgary’s northwest abortion clinic was held on Saturday. It was one of the first protests since the NDP government created zones to protect staff and clients from harassment. Continue reading
Organization behind controversial Dartmouth pro-life billboard to face advertising regulator in Ottawa
Advertising Standards Canada, the nation’s advertising self-regulatory body, received more than 30 complaints as a result of the billboards. Continue reading
How university campuses became the focal point of Canada’s abortion debate
University campuses have increasingly become a focal point of Canada’s anti-abortion movement, prompting a fresh debate over free speech and questions about what critics call misleading tactics. Continue reading
