N.B. health minister says abortion access is responsibility of health authorities, not province
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N.B. health minister says abortion access is responsibility of health authorities, not province
Description
June 2, 2021
During Wednesday’s question period, Health Minister Dorothy Shephard said it’s up to the regional health authorities to determine if there’s adequate abortion access in the province. But that appears to be at odds with past statements from Premier Blaine Higgs, who has said in the past that he believes access is sufficient.
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N.B. health minister says abortion access is responsibility of health authorities, not province01:57 | June 2, 2021
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Saint John prepares for municipal by-election01:50 | 3 hours ago
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Health Matters: New Brunswick measles outbreak rises to 44 cases02:14 | 10 hours ago
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N.B. Liberal government announces rent cap beginning in February01:53 | November 20, 2024
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Home sales in Saint John skyrocket compared to last year01:33 | November 19, 2024
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New Brunswick Liberals promise rent cap, tax cuts in first 100 days in office01:39 | November 19, 2024
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N.B. First Nations optimistic about new provincial government01:58 | November 18, 2024
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N.B. charities affected by Canada Post strike01:45 | November 18, 2024
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Prime Minister has first meeting with Premier Susan Holt01:50 | November 12, 2024
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Rainy Remembrance Day ceremony in Fredericton draws crowd01:30 | November 11, 2024
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Moncton’s largest food banks asking clients questions to determine eligibility01:47 | November 10, 2024
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Fredericton LGBTQ2 non-profit struggles to find rental space01:33 | November 8, 2024
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Susan Holt sworn in as New Brunswick’s 1st woman premier01:37 | November 2, 2024
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Susan Holt reveals her first cabinet as New Brunswick premier01:57 | November 1, 2024
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Wildland fire management conference held in Fredericton01:58 | October 29, 2024
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Fredericton students suit up for cancer research01:29 | October 27, 2024
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Saint John hosts first official powwow01:44 | October 26, 2024
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New Brunswick premier-designate Susan Holt knows she has to deliver on promises quickly01:34 | October 23, 2024
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Holt ‘feeling the sense of responsibility to do better’ as she becomes New Brunswick’s next premier02:03 | October 22, 2024
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‘It is what it is’: Higgs congratulates Holt on majority Liberal win in N.B. election03:49 | October 21, 2024
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‘A new day’: Susan Holt becomes 1st N.B. woman premier after Liberals win majority02:30 | October 21, 2024
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Polls predict Liberals could pave new direction for New Brunswick ahead of election01:28 | October 20, 2024
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Global National: Oct. 2021:50 | October 20, 2024
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Residents in New Brunswick head to the polls for provincial election05:57 | October 20, 2024
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Concerns about unhoused population centre stage during election campaign01:52 | October 17, 2024
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Anti-poverty advocates highlight challenges ahead of New Brunswick election01:38 | October 17, 2024
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N.B. health minister says abortion access is responsibility of health authorities, not province01:57 | June 2, 2021
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Saint John prepares for municipal by-election01:50 | 3 hours ago
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Health Matters: New Brunswick measles outbreak rises to 44 cases02:14 | 10 hours ago
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N.B. Liberal government announces rent cap beginning in February01:53 | November 20, 2024
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Home sales in Saint John skyrocket compared to last year01:33 | November 19, 2024
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New Brunswick Liberals promise rent cap, tax cuts in first 100 days in office01:39 | November 19, 2024
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N.B. First Nations optimistic about new provincial government01:58 | November 18, 2024
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N.B. charities affected by Canada Post strike01:45 | November 18, 2024
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Prime Minister has first meeting with Premier Susan Holt01:50 | November 12, 2024
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Rainy Remembrance Day ceremony in Fredericton draws crowd01:30 | November 11, 2024
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Moncton’s largest food banks asking clients questions to determine eligibility01:47 | November 10, 2024
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Nov. 1012:36 | November 10, 2024
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N.B. Conservatives look to rebuild party at Fredericton AGM post-election defeat01:55 | November 9, 2024
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Nov. 913:04 | November 9, 2024
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Fredericton LGBTQ2 non-profit struggles to find rental space01:33 | November 8, 2024
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Susan Holt sworn in as New Brunswick’s 1st woman premier01:37 | November 2, 2024
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Susan Holt reveals her first cabinet as New Brunswick premier01:57 | November 1, 2024
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Wildland fire management conference held in Fredericton01:58 | October 29, 2024
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Fredericton students suit up for cancer research01:29 | October 27, 2024
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Saint John hosts first official powwow01:44 | October 26, 2024
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New Brunswick premier-designate Susan Holt knows she has to deliver on promises quickly01:34 | October 23, 2024
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Calls to eliminate Confederation Bridge toll01:40 | October 23, 2024
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What New Brunswick Liberals’ win means for Trudeau, federal brand02:11 | October 22, 2024
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Holt ‘feeling the sense of responsibility to do better’ as she becomes New Brunswick’s next premier02:03 | October 22, 2024
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Breaking down Liberals’ majority win in New Brunswick05:32 | October 22, 2024
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‘It is what it is’: Higgs congratulates Holt on majority Liberal win in N.B. election03:49 | October 21, 2024
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‘A new day’: Susan Holt becomes 1st N.B. woman premier after Liberals win majority02:30 | October 21, 2024
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Polls predict Liberals could pave new direction for New Brunswick ahead of election01:28 | October 20, 2024
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Global National: Oct. 2021:50 | October 20, 2024
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Residents in New Brunswick head to the polls for provincial election05:57 | October 20, 2024
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Concerns about unhoused population centre stage during election campaign01:52 | October 17, 2024
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Anti-poverty advocates highlight challenges ahead of New Brunswick election01:38 | October 17, 2024
N.B. health minister says abortion access is responsibility of health authorities, not province
Description
June 2, 2021
During Wednesday’s question period, Health Minister Dorothy Shephard said it’s up to the regional health authorities to determine if there’s adequate abortion access in the province. But that appears to be at odds with past statements from Premier Blaine Higgs, who has said in the past that he believes access is sufficient.
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