Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada
@abortionrightscan.bsky.social
Canada's only national, political pro-choice group, advocating for reproductive justice for all 🦋
https://www.arcc-cdac.ca
https://www.arcc-cdac.ca
«Le leadership du Canada en matière de santé et de droits sexuels et reproductifs fonctionne et est plus important que jamais», a soutenu Frédérique Chabot. Un mouvement délibéré et coordonné tente de saper la santé mondiale et les droits de la personne.
Des groupes appellent à maintenir l'aide internationale en matière d'avortement
OTTAWA — Des groupes féministes et humanitaires exhortent le Canada à maintenir le financement des initiatives en matière de santé reproductive et d'égalité des sexes, alors qu'Ottawa concentre ses co...
lactualite.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:29 AM
«Le leadership du Canada en matière de santé et de droits sexuels et reproductifs fonctionne et est plus important que jamais», a soutenu Frédérique Chabot. Un mouvement délibéré et coordonné tente de saper la santé mondiale et les droits de la personne.
Au Québec, le recours à la pilule abortive a augmenté de 80 % en 2025. En deux ans, le nombre de femmes ayant eu recours à la pilule abortive a ainsi plus que doublé.
Québec : la pilule abortive en hausse de 80% - Gènéthique
Au Québec, le recours à la pilule abortive a augmenté de 80 % en 2025 selon les statistiques de la Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec
genethique.org
February 17, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Au Québec, le recours à la pilule abortive a augmenté de 80 % en 2025. En deux ans, le nombre de femmes ayant eu recours à la pilule abortive a ainsi plus que doublé.
In an era where far-right groups and authoritarian governments are undermining global health and human rights, "Canada's leadership on sexual and reproductive health and rights is working and it matters more now than ever." – Frédérique Chabot of Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights.
Foreign aid groups urge Canada to maintain funding for abortion, LGBTQ+ advocacy
OTTAWA - Feminist and development groups are urging Canada not to turn its back on funding reproductive health and gender initiatives, as Canada focuses its foreign aid cuts on global
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
February 17, 2026 at 3:44 AM
In an era where far-right groups and authoritarian governments are undermining global health and human rights, "Canada's leadership on sexual and reproductive health and rights is working and it matters more now than ever." – Frédérique Chabot of Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights.
Teva Canada is recalling two lots of Seasonique and one lot of Seasonale prescription birth control pills as a precaution. Health Canada said if your package is missing a blister card or any pills, return it to your pharmacy for a replacement or an alternative product.
Missing pills in Seasonique, Seasonale birth control prompts recall: Health Canada | CBC News
Teva Canada is recalling two lots of Seasonique and one lot of Seasonale prescription birth control pills as a precaution after the company received a complaint about a package missing an entire blist...
www.cbc.ca
February 14, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Teva Canada is recalling two lots of Seasonique and one lot of Seasonale prescription birth control pills as a precaution. Health Canada said if your package is missing a blister card or any pills, return it to your pharmacy for a replacement or an alternative product.
Le médecin Roy Eappen ne sera pas candidat pour le Parti conservateur du Québec (PCQ) en 2026. Le chef conservateur Éric Duhaime dit qu’il ne tolérerait pas qu’un candidat s’exprime en ligne contre l’avortement.
Pas de militants antiavortement dans l’équipe de Duhaime en 2026
Le chef conservateur a dit qu’il ne tolérerait pas qu’un candidat s’exprime en ligne contre l’avortement.
www.ledevoir.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Le médecin Roy Eappen ne sera pas candidat pour le Parti conservateur du Québec (PCQ) en 2026. Le chef conservateur Éric Duhaime dit qu’il ne tolérerait pas qu’un candidat s’exprime en ligne contre l’avortement.
After Quebec loosened restrictions on the abortion pill, the province saw nearly an 80% increase in use in 2025. “It's been used around the world for years,” said Dr. Diane Francoeur. “But Canada lags all the time, especially Quebec … because there was a lot of regulation around it.”
Quebec abortion pill prescriptions jump 80% as access barriers fall | CBC News
The number of people taking the abortion pill in Quebec increased nearly 80 per cent in 2025 compared to 2024, according to statistics from the Quebec public health insurance board. Experts say the in...
www.cbc.ca
February 13, 2026 at 3:23 AM
After Quebec loosened restrictions on the abortion pill, the province saw nearly an 80% increase in use in 2025. “It's been used around the world for years,” said Dr. Diane Francoeur. “But Canada lags all the time, especially Quebec … because there was a lot of regulation around it.”
Test your knowledge, bust myths, and find resources on all things sexual health + technology over on sexplusweek.ca from @actioncanadashr.bsky.social 👾🧑💻
SexPlus: Sexual Health Week 2026 | Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights
sexplusweek.ca
February 13, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Test your knowledge, bust myths, and find resources on all things sexual health + technology over on sexplusweek.ca from @actioncanadashr.bsky.social 👾🧑💻
Join the core research team from @redefinestudy.bsky.social on March 18 @ 12pm EST to discuss the findings of their research around gender-inclusive language within Canadian reproductive and sexual healthcare.
Register and learn more at www.RedefineStudy.ca.
Register and learn more at www.RedefineStudy.ca.
February 13, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Join the core research team from @redefinestudy.bsky.social on March 18 @ 12pm EST to discuss the findings of their research around gender-inclusive language within Canadian reproductive and sexual healthcare.
Register and learn more at www.RedefineStudy.ca.
Register and learn more at www.RedefineStudy.ca.
La liste de groupes qui s’opposent à l’ajout d’une disposition sur l’avortement dans la Constitution du Québec s’allonge encore : les médecins de famille et d’anciens parlementaires somment le ministre de la Justice, Simon Jolin-Barrette, de faire marche arrière.
Au tour des omnipraticiens et d’ex-parlementaires de s’opposer à l’idée de légiférer sur l’avortement
La liste de groupes qui s’opposent à l’ajout d’une disposition sur l’avortement dans la Constitution du Québec s’allonge.
www.ledevoir.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:44 AM
La liste de groupes qui s’opposent à l’ajout d’une disposition sur l’avortement dans la Constitution du Québec s’allonge encore : les médecins de famille et d’anciens parlementaires somment le ministre de la Justice, Simon Jolin-Barrette, de faire marche arrière.
L’usage de la pilule abortive a explosé dans la dernière année au Québec. Les femmes sont de plus en plus nombreuses à se tourner vers cette option pour mettre un terme à leur grossesse, en raison notamment d’une meilleure connaissance de ce médicament et d’une plus grande accessibilité.
L’usage de la pilule abortive a augmenté de 80 % en un an
Les femmes sont de plus en plus nombreuses à se tourner vers cette option pour mettre un terme à leur grossesse, selon des données de la RAMQ.
ici.radio-canada.ca
February 11, 2026 at 4:17 AM
L’usage de la pilule abortive a explosé dans la dernière année au Québec. Les femmes sont de plus en plus nombreuses à se tourner vers cette option pour mettre un terme à leur grossesse, en raison notamment d’une meilleure connaissance de ce médicament et d’une plus grande accessibilité.
The Varsity reports on the anti-choice pregnancy centre on the U of T campus. It offers "abortion information" and "post-abortion care" despite being non-licensed and non-medical. They try to make pregnancy decisions harder for students by exaggerating or fabricating the risks of abortion.
Pregnancy Care Centre Toronto on campus will “not perform or refer for” abortions
The crisis pregnancy centre is in the same building as the Toronto School of Theology
thevarsity.ca
February 9, 2026 at 9:27 PM
The Varsity reports on the anti-choice pregnancy centre on the U of T campus. It offers "abortion information" and "post-abortion care" despite being non-licensed and non-medical. They try to make pregnancy decisions harder for students by exaggerating or fabricating the risks of abortion.
New research explores the state of abortion care in Manitoba, and finds many gaps and barriers. Dr. Lindsay Larios at Faculty of Social Work, U of Manitoba, speaks in this short video.
Then check out the full research report: chrr.info/resource/abo...
Then check out the full research report: chrr.info/resource/abo...
Pushing for better abortion access in Manitoba | Watch News Videos Online
Watch Pushing for better abortion access in Manitoba Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
globalnews.ca
February 8, 2026 at 3:17 AM
New research explores the state of abortion care in Manitoba, and finds many gaps and barriers. Dr. Lindsay Larios at Faculty of Social Work, U of Manitoba, speaks in this short video.
Then check out the full research report: chrr.info/resource/abo...
Then check out the full research report: chrr.info/resource/abo...
My Choice is an online tool to help folks seeking early abortion in Canada, developed by researchers, patients and clinicians!
It’s My Choice – Sex & U
www.sexandu.ca
February 7, 2026 at 7:33 PM
My Choice is an online tool to help folks seeking early abortion in Canada, developed by researchers, patients and clinicians!
The “stubbornness and paternalism” of Quebec's Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barretteon has been denounced by former Liberal MNA Christine St-Pierre. The Minister plans to put abortion rights into the constitution despite widespread criticism from feminist groups, because he is "sovereign".
Jolin-Barrette denies being ‘paternalistic’ over proposed Quebec constitution
The justice minister's plan has faced widespread criticism, with detractors noting it was drafted behind closed doors and cautioning that it could concentrate too much power in government hands.
montrealgazette.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:45 AM
The “stubbornness and paternalism” of Quebec's Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barretteon has been denounced by former Liberal MNA Christine St-Pierre. The Minister plans to put abortion rights into the constitution despite widespread criticism from feminist groups, because he is "sovereign".
A new report on abortion access in Manitoba highlights both the progress and improvements needed in the province.
The report, from @chrrumanitoba.bsky.social, ends with five recommendations for access from a reproductive justice perspective.
The report, from @chrrumanitoba.bsky.social, ends with five recommendations for access from a reproductive justice perspective.
Abortion in Manitoba: An Overview of Care – Community Report - Centre for Human Rights Research
Although abortion is legally treated as a standard medical procedure in Canada, the landscape of abortion access in Manitoba remains shaped by social, political, and geographic realities. People acros...
chrr.info
February 6, 2026 at 12:53 AM
A new report on abortion access in Manitoba highlights both the progress and improvements needed in the province.
The report, from @chrrumanitoba.bsky.social, ends with five recommendations for access from a reproductive justice perspective.
The report, from @chrrumanitoba.bsky.social, ends with five recommendations for access from a reproductive justice perspective.
La commission parlementaire sur la Constitution québécoise a repris mardi matin ses travaux. La disposition qui fait la quasi-unanimité contre elle concerne la protection de l’avortement. Le seul fait d’inscrire le mot « avortement » dans une loi ouvrirait les portes de la contestation.
En parler ou pas pour protéger l’avortement ?
Le mieux est l'ennemi du bien, et c'est le piège dans lequel se serait engouffré le ministre Simon Jolin-Barrette à propos de l'avortement. Mais si le mieux et le bien n'étaient pas sur le même tracé ...
lactualite.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:57 AM
La commission parlementaire sur la Constitution québécoise a repris mardi matin ses travaux. La disposition qui fait la quasi-unanimité contre elle concerne la protection de l’avortement. Le seul fait d’inscrire le mot « avortement » dans une loi ouvrirait les portes de la contestation.
As generative AI influences what we see and believe, the need for accurate information on sexuality, health, and gender has never been higher. Here are the AI and health trends that Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights is keeping an eye on.
Blog: The Big Picture on Sexual Health and AI | Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights
Action Canada is advocating for federal investments in a coordinated, national approach to comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) and a risk analysis of AI-and platform-based disinformation relating ...
www.actioncanadashr.org
February 5, 2026 at 3:51 AM
As generative AI influences what we see and believe, the need for accurate information on sexuality, health, and gender has never been higher. Here are the AI and health trends that Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights is keeping an eye on.
Canada - Advocates are calling on the New Brunswick government to make good on its pledge to implement universal, no-cost contraception coverage. Without coverage, people can spend more than $10,000 on contraception over the course of their lifetime.
Reproductive health advocates call for Holt government to sign onto pharmacare | CBC News
One of Premier Susan Holt's campaign promises was to make contraception free by signing onto national pharmacare. Advocates say it's time to fulfill that promise, especially with gender-based violence...
www.cbc.ca
February 4, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Canada - Advocates are calling on the New Brunswick government to make good on its pledge to implement universal, no-cost contraception coverage. Without coverage, people can spend more than $10,000 on contraception over the course of their lifetime.
L’accès à l’avortement chirurgical est seulement possible dans les hôpitaux de Bathurst et de Moncton plus d’un an après un changement réglementaire pour l’améliorer. Le gouvernement assure qu’il se penche sur la question.
Accès à l’avortement chirurgical: toujours limité au N.-B.
L’accès à l’avortement chirurgical est seulement possible dans les hôpitaux de Bathurst et de Moncton plus d’un an après un changement réglementaire pour l’améliorer. Le gouvernement assure qu’il se p...
www.acadienouvelle.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:37 PM
L’accès à l’avortement chirurgical est seulement possible dans les hôpitaux de Bathurst et de Moncton plus d’un an après un changement réglementaire pour l’améliorer. Le gouvernement assure qu’il se penche sur la question.
The Conservative Party adopted some MAGA anti-human rights crap at its convention this weekend, but the resolution on "conversion therapy" failed, while the resolution to strike down the party's policy to not criminalize abortion failed to make it onto the convention floor.
The federal Conservatives are overhauling their policy playbook. Here's what's changing | CBC News
Delegates at the Conservative Party's national convention in Calgary voted overwhelmingly Saturday to enact a "stand your ground"-style law to allow someone to protect themselves with lethal force aga...
www.cbc.ca
February 2, 2026 at 3:04 AM
The Conservative Party adopted some MAGA anti-human rights crap at its convention this weekend, but the resolution on "conversion therapy" failed, while the resolution to strike down the party's policy to not criminalize abortion failed to make it onto the convention floor.
Christine Fréchette se donne la possibilité de modifier le projet de constitution porté par Simon Jolin-Barrette afin d’apaiser l’inquiétude de groupes de défense du droit à l’avortement, si elle prend la direction de la Coalition avenir Québec (CAQ).
Christine Fréchette veut écouter avant de trancher au sujet du droit à l’avortement
L’ex-ministre se donne la possibilité de modifier le projet de loi de Simon Jolin-Barrette afin d’apaiser l’inquiétude.
www.ledevoir.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Christine Fréchette se donne la possibilité de modifier le projet de constitution porté par Simon Jolin-Barrette afin d’apaiser l’inquiétude de groupes de défense du droit à l’avortement, si elle prend la direction de la Coalition avenir Québec (CAQ).
Alberta’s Bill 26 bans life-saving, evidence-based gender affirming care for youth and directly contradicts the guidelines of the Canadian Paediatric Society. 500 signatures are needed to bring this petition to Parliament.
Protect trans kids! ✊
Protect trans kids! ✊
Petition e-7005 - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
January 21, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Alberta’s Bill 26 bans life-saving, evidence-based gender affirming care for youth and directly contradicts the guidelines of the Canadian Paediatric Society. 500 signatures are needed to bring this petition to Parliament.
Protect trans kids! ✊
Protect trans kids! ✊
ARCC had a busy and productive 2025 ✨
We want to express our deep gratitude to YOU for continuing to support ARCC, and making this work possible. We couldn’t do it without you.
Check out the highlights of our work in 2025! www.arcc-cdac.ca/media/2025_h...
We want to express our deep gratitude to YOU for continuing to support ARCC, and making this work possible. We couldn’t do it without you.
Check out the highlights of our work in 2025! www.arcc-cdac.ca/media/2025_h...
www.arcc-cdac.ca
January 19, 2026 at 4:20 PM
ARCC had a busy and productive 2025 ✨
We want to express our deep gratitude to YOU for continuing to support ARCC, and making this work possible. We couldn’t do it without you.
Check out the highlights of our work in 2025! www.arcc-cdac.ca/media/2025_h...
We want to express our deep gratitude to YOU for continuing to support ARCC, and making this work possible. We couldn’t do it without you.
Check out the highlights of our work in 2025! www.arcc-cdac.ca/media/2025_h...
Harriet Zaidman is an award-winning author in Winnipeg. Her latest novel, “What Friends Are For”, tells the story of a small-town girl who participates in protests outside the local abortion clinic - until she gets pregnant herself.
Winnipeg author shares insights on her latest title ‘What Friends Are For’
Harriet Zaidman is an award-winning author based in Winnipeg. She writes historical fiction with stories ranging from the Winnipeg General Strike to the outbreak of polio in the 50’s.
winnipeg.citynews.ca
January 19, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Harriet Zaidman is an award-winning author in Winnipeg. Her latest novel, “What Friends Are For”, tells the story of a small-town girl who participates in protests outside the local abortion clinic - until she gets pregnant herself.
Join Dr. Disinfo for the first episode of "Is Your Health in Jeopardy?", our new game show that skewers misinformation from unregulated pregnancy centres! 🎯
Watch the full video on our Youtube: youtu.be/0YcuaswTcGg
Watch the full video on our Youtube: youtu.be/0YcuaswTcGg
January 14, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Join Dr. Disinfo for the first episode of "Is Your Health in Jeopardy?", our new game show that skewers misinformation from unregulated pregnancy centres! 🎯
Watch the full video on our Youtube: youtu.be/0YcuaswTcGg
Watch the full video on our Youtube: youtu.be/0YcuaswTcGg