Posts Tagged ‘Canada’
Anti-Abortion Billboards Mislead Canadian Women
Although several cities across Canada have pulled controversial anti-abortion ads, a misleading billboard remains in London, ON. This billboard is part of a national anti-abortion ad campaign, which features misinformation about abortion and unsubstantiated claims. In response to media coverage of the billboard, I wrote a letter to the editor of The London Free Press.
Read MoreSupport Dr. Morgentaler
The Order of Canada, the highest civilian honour, was established to recognize outstanding lifetime achievement and service. Please sign this petition to the Advisory Council of the Order of Canada, which has repeatedly overlooked Dr. Morgentaler for this distinguished award. Take Action Now: http://www.nafresources.org/petition_can.html About Dr. Morgentaler:Dr. Morgentaler, a survivor of the Holocaust, has made…
Read MoreNational Abortion Federation Opposes C-484
Today we issued the following statement concerning proposed legislation in Canada: The National Abortion Federation (NAF) opposes C-484. On its face, this bill creates a new crime of causing injury to or the death of a foetus. The dangerous reality of the bill, however, is that it could elevate the legal status of the foetus…
Read MoreNAF Denounces Misleading Anti-Abortion Ad Campaign in Canada
Yesterday we issued the following the release: National Abortion Federation Denounces Misleading Anti-Abortion Ad Campaign in CanadaSaporta: This is another example of an anti-abortion organization using misleading images and misinformation to advance their agenda of banning abortion.Toronto, ON – Today, the National Abortion Federation (NAF) condemned Life Canada’s national anti-abortion ad campaign. The image in…
Read MoreToday Marks 20 Years of Safe, Legal Abortion Care in Canada
Today we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of R v. Morgentaler, the Supreme Court decision that decriminalized abortion by striking down Canada’s abortion law as unconstitutional. Since then, Canada has become one of a small number of countries without a federal law restricting abortion. The Morgentaler decision has undoubtedly protected the health and saved the lives…
Read MoreAnti-Abortion Ads Removed in Canada
A Canadian anti-abortion group has launched a national ad campaign, which attempts to mislead the public about abortion care in Canada. The ads have been getting national media attention and in some cases have been removed due to their content. The cities of Fredericton, New Brunswick and Kelowna, British Columbia have refused to run these…
Read MoreAbortion Waiting Times Increase Across Canada
The Edmonton Sun published an article today detailing how women in Alberta are facing wait times of up to three weeks when seeking abortion care. This wait time can be attributed to the province’s growing population, a shortage of staff and facilities, and a lack of political will to make abortion more accessible. Delaying abortion…
Read MoreWomen Face Long Wait Times for Abortion Care in Ottawa
Yesterday the Ottawa Citizen ran an article about the long wait times many women face when seeking abortion care in Ottawa. The average wait for abortion in Canada is an estimated two weeks…and inToronto, a woman can usually have the procedure within about eight days. Theaverage wait time in Ottawa is generally at least four…
Read MoreGraphic, Misleading Anti-Abortion Campaign Launched in Canada
The Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform (CCBR) has launched a national anti-abortion campaign, which uses a truck plastered with graphic and misleading images in the hope of advancing their beliefs. These tactics frequently backfire and even those who oppose abortion often object to these images. According to an article in this weekend’s National Post, earlier…
Read MoreDr. Henry Morgentaler Honoured by the National Abortion Federation
The National Abortion Federation (NAF) presented a special award to Dr. Henry Morgentaler during NAF’s Annual Meeting held last month in Boston. Canadian women owe Dr. Morgentaler a tremendous debt of gratitude for standing up for their lives and health at great personal sacrifice and risk. He is a legend, a hero, and a national…
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