Sterilization
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Green light for class action over alleged sterilization of Indigenous women in QuebecThe two lead plaintiffs say they gave birth five times in hospital and that they were allegedly given tubal ligations without their full consent after their fifth births.CanadaAug 22, 2023
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Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Public Health investigate Brockville body piercerA Brockville, Ont. body piercer was recently investigated by public health over substandard sanitization and record keeping.HealthAug 4, 2023
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RCMP seeking names of potential victims of coerced sterilization, commissioner saysIn testimony before the House of Commons health committee, RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki said the RCMP is willing to meet with victims, adding it would be helpful if lawyers could talk to complainants about coming forward.CanadaJun 18, 2019
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Feds should fund crisis line for victims of coerced sterilization: senatorYvonne Boyer said her Senate office has received numerous calls and e-mails from victims who have suffered unwanted tubal ligations and are now seeking help.CanadaMay 6, 2019
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Coerced sterilizations show a ‘crisis’ that warrants a public inquiry: ChiefOngoing concerns about coerced sterilization of Indigenous women is nothing short of a "crisis" that warrants a public inquiry, says a prominent Alberta First Nations leader.CanadaMar 5, 2019
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MP urges RCMP to investigate allegations of forced, coerced sterilizations to Indigenous womenNDP health critic Don Davies says Indigenous women in Saskatchewan came forward and reported they were forced or coerced into tubal ligations against their will and in "clear circumstances of duress."CanadaFeb 21, 2019
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Class-action lawsuit proposed on coerced sterilization in AlbertaA proposed class action has been filed against the government of Alberta on behalf of Indigenous women who say they were subjected to forced sterilizations.CanadaDec 19, 2018
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Survivors of forced, coerced sterilization demand accountabilityMorningstar Mercredi is among a growing number of Indigenous women insisting on action to address the ongoing practice of coerced sterilization.CanadaNov 21, 2018
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Indigenous women coerced into sterilizations across Canada: SenatorWhen she was 17 years old, Liz was coerced by a Children's Aid worker into having an abortion and being sterilized at a northwestern Ontario hospital, she says it's an experience she's carried for 40 years.CanadaNov 11, 2018
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Elsipogtog School closed for sterilization amid flu outbreakElispogtog school, which serves students from Kindergarten to Grade 8, announced the closure in a message on its website Thursday.EducationFeb 16, 2018
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