Tubal Ligation Review

• ‘Monstrous’ allegations of forced sterilization of Indigenous women must be examined: NDP

  The federal NDP said coerced sterilization of Indigenous women clearly breaches human-rights standards and Ottawa must take steps to address the issue.

  Health

  Nov 19, 2018
  
• Indigenous women coerced into tubal ligations file proposed class action lawsuit

  A proposed class action lawsuit is seeking $7 million for each Indigenous woman who said they were coerced into having a tubal ligation after giving birth.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2017
  
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• Tubal ligations of Aboriginal women in Saskatoon ‘troubling’: Bennett

  Canada's Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett calls report into tubal ligation procedures in Saskatoon “completely troubling.”

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2017
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• National review urged over coerced sterilization of Indigenous women

  Two researchers who documented unwanted tubal ligations and "inherent racism" experienced by Indigenous women navigating the health-care system in Saskatoon are calling for a national review.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2017
• Saskatoon Health Region releases report into unwanted tubal ligation procedures

  The Saskatoon Health Region (SHR) admitted it failed Indigenous mothers in the community after they said they were coerced to have a tubal ligation.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2017
• Saskatoon Health Region launches indigenous women tubal ligation review

  The Saskatoon Health Region has launched a review into tubal ligation after indigenous women raise concerns they were pressured into having the procedure.

  Health

  Jan 20, 2017