Alberta’s conscience rights bill for doctors causes controversy

Canadian health care workers can refuse to be involved in services like medically assisted dying or abortion, but must refer patients elsewhere for help. In Alberta, if a private member’s bill passes, that referral would no longer be required. As Heather Yourex-West reports, Bill 207 could have nationwide implications.

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