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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 21h

Le gouvernement a adopté une motion pour condamner les positions qualifiées d’intolérantes par le NPD, du groupe de pression chrétien conservateur ARPA. Pour certains députés, il s’agit d’une stratégie néo-démocrate pour détourner l’attention de questions beaucoup plus pressantes comme l’économie.

Session législative : une motion condamne l’intolérance

Une majorité de députés présents à l'Assemblée législative à Victoria condamnent les positions du groupe de pression chrétien, ARPA.

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 21h

Congrats to the BC NDP for embarrassing and owning the Conservatives, in a successful motion vote against the Conservatives' spring session at Parliament hosting extremist group ARPA. The Con MLAs tried to dismiss human rights - so many things more important than that!

The NDP sets a trap. The B.C. Conservatives walk right into it

Vaughn Palmer: Opposition leader pulls his MLAs from the legislature to avoid appearing split on social issue vote

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you to Marjorie Michel, Canada’s Minister of Health! UBC Faculty of Medicine researchers have received more than $4.3 million from the government to address barriers to abortion access for underserved populations.

UBC researchers lead national project to strengthen access to abortion care - UBC Faculty of Medicine

UBC researchers are working with partner organizations nationwide to address barriers for underserved communities.

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 1d

On ne peut éviter de mentionner le nom du Dr Morgentaler lorsqu’on parle de l’avortement au Québec. Son parcours fait l’objet d’une importante bande dessinée à paraître dans les prochains jours.

Lectures | Morgentaler, le féminisme et l’avortement au Québec

On ne peut éviter de mentionner le nom du Dr Morgentaler lorsqu’on parle de l’avortement au Québec. Son parcours fait l’objet d’une importante bande dessinée à paraître dans les prochains jours. Or, d...

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 2d

These protests can be extremely triggering and some folks might want to avoid seeing them. Other times protestors may try to agitate counterprotestors to provoke a reaction. It’s best to do what feels good and safest for you while being aware of your surroundings and who may be impacted. 👍

Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 3d

📍 Ottawa, 1pm @ Wellington & Commissioner

Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 3d

📍 Quebec City, Quebec:

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L’avortement est un droit, et il restera! S.O.S Grossesse invite Les citoyen-nes de Quebec à se mobiliser
Intersection boulevard Laurier/avenue Jean-de quen, 5 octobre de 13h45 à 15h00

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 3d

Congrats to the Yukon Status of Women Council! They got a grant of over $330,000 to launch launching a territory-wide survey to better understand the barriers to accessing abortion services.

Yukon Status of Women Council launching abortion access survey this fall | CBC News

The Yukon Status of Women Council has received more than $330,000 from the federal government to carry out the work alongside community partners, including Whitehorse's Opal Clinic, the Yukon’s only d...

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 5d

If you are planning a counterprotest, here are some tips from Niagara Reproductive Justice on safe counterprotesting.

Stay safe, don't engage, and avoid demonstration areas if possible/when necessary!

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 5d

📍 Guelph, Ontario

Pro-Choice Rally: counterprotesting to Life Chain in Guelph.
The plan: non confrontational counterprotesting to the annual anti-abortion life chain.
We will stand down the street from the life chain holding pro choice signs to counter the shame filled by the anti-abortion protesters.
When and where?
Sunday, October 5 2 to 3 PM.
Outside of Stone Road mall along the road.

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 6d

📍 London, Ontario

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 6d

Tell Mark Carney to deliver pharmacare to all Canadians—not just those who live where deals were signed before he became Prime Minister. Right now, insulin and contraception prescriptions aren't currently available to all Canadians. If you think that’s wrong, please send a letter!

Home | Everyone Deserves Access to Pharmacare.

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 7d

ARCC, AccessBC, and BC Humanists are thanking Fraser Health for distancing itself from a crisis pregnancy centre in Abbotsford.

Fraser Health Distances Itself from Group Opposed to Abortion | The Tyee

The health authority had agreed to let the group lead a breastfeeding workshop in Abbotsford.

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 7d

Very nice to see this long list of funded groups and projects, amid all the worry and gloom about the Carney gov’t's disregard of reproductive rights. It's a relief that the SRH Fund is still there, helping groups with crucial projects. Abortion Care Canada is not on the list though ☹

Government of Canada improves access to sexual and reproductive health services - Canada.ca

The following projects aim to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services across Canada and are funded under the Sexual and Reproductive Health Fund.

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 8d

🧡 Today we remember that Truth and Reconciliation requires more than just acknowledging history - it necessitates a commitment to the present & future.

Check out our panel where Indigenous abortion advocates, social workers, scholars & elders shared what it means to decolonize reproductive justice.

Indigenous Voices: Decolonizing Reproductive Justice | Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada

YouTube video by Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 9d

UNB Nursing Professor Martha Paynter launched her new book, Lawless: Abortion Under Complete Decriminalization, in Fredericton on Sat Sept. 20. The audience heard that while there is much to celebrate, there is more work to be done to ensure abortion access.

Researcher launches new book on abortion access

Abortion is decriminalized in Canada, but an audience in Fredericton recently heard that while there is much to celebrate, there

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 9d

📍St. Catharines, Ontario

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 9d

📍Dieppe/Moncton, New Brunswick

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Choice Chain 2025-Chaîne de choix 2025

Event in Dieppe, NB by Tasia Alexopoulos on Sunday, October 5 2025

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 9d

📍Miramichi, New Brunswick

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Miramichi Choice Chain 2025

Event by Miramichi Right to Lifes: Men's Edition and Mandi Maher on Sunday, October 5 2025

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 9d

This year's anti-abortion "Life Chain" demonstrations are happening on Sunday, October 5 in various cities across the country.

📍We will be sharing a list of counterprotests here. If you know of any organized actions, please send us the details!

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 9d

Why does Premier Wab Kinew think the right to choose is an acceptable debate topic?

Abortion is not a hot button issue. It's a human right.

Embracing anti-choice ideology in our institutions harms women & people who can get pregnant. Debating bodily autonomy is political violence. @ndp.ca

LA Legault ⚜️ @lalegault.bsky.social · 10d

Is the #NDP going to address how Wab Kinew recommended opening up the abortion debate or no? #cdnpoli
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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 9d

We've noticed! 😥 That's why we are highlighting critical work like this that seeks to address larger issues of things like gender & health inequality, the affordability crisis, bodily autonomy, etc.

Here's a great backgrounder from @accessbc.bsky.social on why this is an important issue ⬇

AccessBC | Learn more about the issue

Learn more about the issue and why it's time for free prescription contraception in BC.

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 9d

Unfortunately cost is a barrier for many (+ includes more than *just* birth control).

This is just one piece of a larger puzzle that seeks to address gender & health inequality, the affordability crisis, bodily autonomy, etc.

Here's a great backgrounder from Access BC. All struggles are connected!

AccessBC | Learn more about the issue

Learn more about the issue and why it's time for free prescription contraception in BC.

www.accessbc.org

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 10d

Nova Scotia NDP Leader Claudia Chender has tabled legislation to make birth control free for all Nova Scotians, while Wellness Within and advocates from Access Now Nova Scotia held a rally outside the Legislature on Thursday demanding that the province implement free contraception.

Advocates call on N.S. government to implement no-cost contraception coverage

Advocates in Nova Scotia are continuing to call for the province to implement universal no-cost contraception coverage.

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 10d

Teens who are new to Canada are having less sex than their Canadian-born peers, but when they do they're less likely to use contraception, according to new research.

Study finds newcomer teens in Canada less likely to use contraception | CBC News

Researchers say barriers in schools, stigma and language gaps leave migrant youth with less access to sexual health education.

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