National Abortion Federation: In Canada

Saporta: Even though abortion is considered a safe, legal, and insured service, access is variable across the country.

Headings below are linked to general information on this website. Information and links specific to Canada follow.

Facts and myths about abortion, unequal access to abortion, clinic violence, and patient stories.

Abortion has been legal throughout Canada since 1988.
Unequal access to abortion affects women in Canada.
Denied Service? Here's what you can do
Clinic violence has affected abortion providers in Canada. NAF is currently monitoring hate mail that several clinics received in May 2006 and the actions of protesters at other clinics.

Information about the options available to you, what to expect if you decide to have an abortion, and what you can expect after having an abortion.

Locate a NAF member clinic near you.
The NAF Hotline at 1-800-772-9100 provides unbiased options counselling and help with decision-making.

High-quality continuing medical education programs and materials for health care professionals.

Seven chapters from the NAF Textbook A Clinician's Guide to Medical and Surgical Abortion are now available online.

The latest evidence-based research about abortion care, and NAF publications available for free download or purchase.

Of What Difference? Reflections on the Regina v. Morgentaler Judgment and on Abortion in Canada Today
Report of a January 2008 symposium at the University of Toronto on the 20th anniversary of R v. Morgentaler, the Supreme Court case which decriminalized abortion in Canada. Legal scholars, abortion providers, journalists, and representatives from government and women's advocacy organizations examined the differences the Morgentaler decision has made for women, providers, and the politics of Canada.
[2009; 8 1/2" x 11"]
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Information about NAF membership for medical professionals, organizations, and pro-choice individuals.

NAF needs your help to support our members, their patients, and the women who will choose abortion in the future.