Reproductive Rights in Canada

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...

'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...

'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...

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...

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...

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...

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...