What is the issue with abortion in Canada?

Abortion in Canada is legal at all stages of pregnancy, regardless of the reason, and is publicly funded as a medical procedure under the combined effects of the federal Canada Health Act and provincial health-care systems. However, access to services and resources varies by region.

What is the Canadian version of planned parenthood?

The Planned Parenthood Federation of Canada (PPFC), with 28 affiliates in 68 communities across Canada, is the only national, non-governmental, volunteer organization in Canada whose principal concerns are sexual and reproductive health and rights.

What are reproductive rights in Canada?

Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination and, in particular, without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age or mental or physical disability.

What is the meaning pro life?

People who oppose abortion often call themselves pro-life. However, the only life many of them are concerned with is the life of the fertilized egg, embryo, or fetus.

How many teens get abortions in Canada?

Abortions are legal in Canada. Abortions are performed at either a hospital or a clinic that performs abortions. About 20,000 pregnant teenagers have abortions in Canada each year.

Are there any Planned Parenthoods in Canada?

Planned Parenthood Ottawa is a pro-choice organization supporting informed sexual and reproductive health choice through education, counselling, information and referral services.

What are my reproductive rights?

Reproductive rights include your legal ability to make decisions about when and if you have a child. You might also hear this called reproductive autonomy. It means you have the power of the law to protect you and allow you the right to make your own choices about birth control, pregnancy, and having children.

Why is women’s reproductive rights important?

For women, in particular, the ability to control decisions pertaining to their reproductive health means they control their own destiny. For this reason, reproductive rights are an essential component of an open society, without which women cannot enjoy full equality.