Reproductive Rights in Canada

Women in Canada are finding themselves restricted in what decisions they can make about their reproductive organs. We hear their stories and find our from experts why this is happening.

Birth control out of reach for low-income women, suggests study
Birth control out of reach for low-income women, suggests study

CALGARY - A new study out of the University of British Columbia points to a trend in how women pick which birth control method they use--and it comes down to money. "Low-income women were using less...

November 10, 2019 12:46 pm MST MST

'Entire system' needs to change: Indigenous women encounter unique issues regarding reproductive rights

CALGARY - Access to appropriate healthcare, specifically surrounding a woman's reproductive choices, varies drastically between communities. Indigenous women in Canada have faced unique problems throughout...

June 26, 2019 8:29 am MST MST

'No more cutbacks': activists rally for women's reproductive rights

CALGARY (660 NEWS) -- Heavy rain failed to dampen protesters' spirits at a rally for women's reproductive rights outside City Hall in downtown Calgary. The rally sends a message to Canadian lawmakers...

June 23, 2019 6:42 pm MST MST

Women recount struggles in seeking permanent birth control

EDITOR’S NOTE: Some names have been changed to protect the women who wanted to stay anonymous. CALGARY – Choice is about more than abortion. Access to birth control may not seem like it would be an...

June 19, 2019 12:43 pm MST MST

It’s a long story: The history of birth control in Canada

OTTAWA - Canadian laws surrounding birth control and a woman’s right to control her own body have undoubtedly evolved over the last century. Many women across the country cling to that as a lifeline...

June 10, 2019 7:54 am MST MST

The illusion of choice: Canadian women stonewalled when it comes to reproductive rights

EDITOR'S NOTE: Some names have been changed to protect the women who wanted to stay anonymous. CALGARY - “‘You're not going to find a doctor who's going to be willing to do this. You're too young.’” When...

July 23, 2019 1:41 pm MST MST

Pretty simple process for men to get a vasectomy: doctor

VANCOUVER – As women fight an uphill battle in their search for access to permanent birth control, the process for getting a vasectomy is not nearly as challenging for men—at least according to the...

June 10, 2019 7:56 am MST MST