Abortion Access
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N.B. medical groups call for greater abortion access following Clinic 554 closureFollowing the closure of the only clinic providing surgical abortions in the province, medical organizations are calling on the provincial government to ensure access is expanded.HealthFeb 5, 2024
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New Brunswick’s only private abortion provider announces it is closing its doorsA private abortion clinic in Fredericton says it has finally shut its doors, citing a steep rent increase and a lack of funding from the provincial government.HealthJan 31, 2024
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Some U.S. abortion pill restrictions upheld, case bound for top courtThe appeals court's decision overturned part of a lower court ruling that would have revoked the Food and Drug Administration's 23-year-old approval of mifepristone.U.S. NewsAug 16, 2023
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Biden to mark 1 year since Roe overturned with order to improve birth control accessPresident Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday are being endorsed by Planned Parenthood Action Fund, NARAL Pro-Choice America and Emily’s List.U.S. NewsJun 23, 2023
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Abortion pill opponents appear to get favourable hearing at U.S. appeals courtThe closely watched case is likely to wind up at the U.S. Supreme Court, which already intervened to keep mifepristone available while the legal fight winds through the courts.U.S. NewsMay 17, 2023
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Conservative bill reignites abortion debate as Liberals announce fundingConservative MP Cathay Wagantall's bill would encourage judges to consider physical or emotional harm to a pregnant victim as an aggravating factor during sentencing.CanadaMay 9, 2023
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Canada announces bid for UN Human Rights Council seat: ‘Can’t stand idle’Canada is running to sit on the council for 2028 to 2030, through a vote that will likely take place in 2026, Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said.CanadaMay 9, 2023
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How the latest U.S. abortion pill attacks may have ripple effects in CanadaAbortion rights advocates and experts say an ongoing challenge to medical abortion in the United States could have implications for Canada.CanadaApr 23, 2023
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U.S. abortion pill access preserved — for now — as Supreme Court rejects court’s banThe court granted emergency requests from the Biden administration and the maker of the drug mifepristone who are appealing a lower court ruling that would roll back FDA approval.U.S. NewsApr 21, 2023
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Canada has been facing an abortion pill shortage. Here’s what to knowEach day without access to the abortion pill can push people out of the window during which they're able to access a non-surgical abortion, advocates warn.HealthDec 16, 2022
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