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Abortion Care in Canada 

This project explored abortion care and access in Canada, highlighting barriers, misinformation, and what people can expect when seeking an abortion.

Description

The Abortion Care in Canada Project takes a myth-busting look at what abortion access really looks like across Canada today. While abortion is fully decriminalized, real barriers still exist, from provider shortages to widespread misinformation. This project brings together evidence-based resources, expert panels, articles, and community events to inform, empower, and spark conversations about abortion care and access. Centring the lived experiences of young people, the campaign celebrates reproductive autonomy and works to dispel common misconceptions. 

Funded by Oxfam Canada and the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada

Campaign Resources

Articles
Podcasts
Videos

Abortion Care in Canada and the Importance of Intersectionality

Uncovering Systemic Challenges to Abortion Access in Canada

Spotlighting Solutions for Better Access to Abortion Care in Canada

Introducing the Abortion Care in Canada Project: Key terms and language for talking about abortion

Episode 7

Looking Ahead: An Intersectional Future of Abortion Care with T.K. Pritchard

  • August 31, 2025
  • |
  • 32 min 19 sec
  • In this episode, TK Pritchard, Executive Director of Abortion Care Canada, discusses the intersection of reproductive justice, inclusivity, and community care.
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Episode 6

Politics of Abortion Access Part II with Joyce Arthur

  • December 21, 2024
  • |
  • 25 min
  • In part two of our conversation with Joyce Arthur, we dive into the Liberal Party's 2019 promise to create a Sexual Health Portal, their inaction on addressing Crisis Pregnancy Centres in Canada, and the impact of anti-choice private members' bills, like C311, which marked a significant turning point for the federal Conservative Party.
Play Episode
Episode 5

Politics of Abortion Access Part I with Joyce Arthur

  • December 14, 2024
  • |
  • 40 min
  • In this first episode of a two-part series, Joyce Arthur, President of the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC), explores the ongoing political landscape of abortion rights in Canada.
Play Episode
Episode 4

Reproductive Health and Justice in the Canadian Prison System with Natasha Hines

  • November 23, 2024
  • |
  • 26 min
  • In this episode, Natasha discusses the organization’s work with Wellness Within and its commitment to advancing health equity, reproductive justice, and prison abolition.
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Episode 3

Gender-Affirming Abortion Care with Dr. A.J. Lowik

  • November 16, 2024
  • |
  • 28 min
  • In this episode, Dr. A.J. Lowik, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Lethbridge and the President of the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, discusses the intersection of gender diversity and reproductive health
Play Episode
Episode 2

Medication Abortion with Dr. Rupa Patel

  • November 9, 2024
  • |
  • 25 min
  • In this episode, Dr. Patel,  family physician at Kingston Community Health Center, brings her expertise as an abortion care provider to discuss the specifics of medication abortion.
Play Episode
Episode 7

Looking Ahead: An Intersectional Future of Abortion Care with T.K. Pritchard

  • August 31, 2025
  • |
  • 32 min 19 sec
  • In this episode, TK Pritchard, Executive Director of Abortion Care Canada, discusses the intersection of reproductive justice, inclusivity, and community care.
Play Episode
Episode 6

Politics of Abortion Access Part II with Joyce Arthur

  • December 21, 2024
  • |
  • 25 min
  • In part two of our conversation with Joyce Arthur, we dive into the Liberal Party's 2019 promise to create a Sexual Health Portal, their inaction on addressing Crisis Pregnancy Centres in Canada, and the impact of anti-choice private members' bills, like C311, which marked a significant turning point for the federal Conservative Party.
Play Episode
Episode 5

Politics of Abortion Access Part I with Joyce Arthur

  • December 14, 2024
  • |
  • 40 min
  • In this first episode of a two-part series, Joyce Arthur, President of the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC), explores the ongoing political landscape of abortion rights in Canada.
Play Episode
Episode 4

Reproductive Health and Justice in the Canadian Prison System with Natasha Hines

  • November 23, 2024
  • |
  • 26 min
  • In this episode, Natasha discusses the organization’s work with Wellness Within and its commitment to advancing health equity, reproductive justice, and prison abolition.
Play Episode
Episode 3

Gender-Affirming Abortion Care with Dr. A.J. Lowik

  • November 16, 2024
  • |
  • 28 min
  • In this episode, Dr. A.J. Lowik, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Lethbridge and the President of the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, discusses the intersection of gender diversity and reproductive health
Play Episode
Episode 2

Medication Abortion with Dr. Rupa Patel

  • November 9, 2024
  • |
  • 25 min
  • In this episode, Dr. Patel,  family physician at Kingston Community Health Center, brings her expertise as an abortion care provider to discuss the specifics of medication abortion.
Play Episode
Episode 7

Looking Ahead: An Intersectional Future of Abortion Care with T.K. Pritchard

  • August 31, 2025
  • |
  • 32 min 19 sec
  • In this episode, TK Pritchard, Executive Director of Abortion Care Canada, discusses the intersection of reproductive justice, inclusivity, and community care.
Play Episode
Episode 6

Politics of Abortion Access Part II with Joyce Arthur

  • December 21, 2024
  • |
  • 25 min
  • In part two of our conversation with Joyce Arthur, we dive into the Liberal Party's 2019 promise to create a Sexual Health Portal, their inaction on addressing Crisis Pregnancy Centres in Canada, and the impact of anti-choice private members' bills, like C311, which marked a significant turning point for the federal Conservative Party.
Play Episode
Episode 5

Politics of Abortion Access Part I with Joyce Arthur

  • December 14, 2024
  • |
  • 40 min
  • In this first episode of a two-part series, Joyce Arthur, President of the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC), explores the ongoing political landscape of abortion rights in Canada.
Play Episode
Episode 4

Reproductive Health and Justice in the Canadian Prison System with Natasha Hines

  • November 23, 2024
  • |
  • 26 min
  • In this episode, Natasha discusses the organization’s work with Wellness Within and its commitment to advancing health equity, reproductive justice, and prison abolition.
Play Episode
Episode 3

Gender-Affirming Abortion Care with Dr. A.J. Lowik

  • November 16, 2024
  • |
  • 28 min
  • In this episode, Dr. A.J. Lowik, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Lethbridge and the President of the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, discusses the intersection of gender diversity and reproductive health
Play Episode
Episode 2

Medication Abortion with Dr. Rupa Patel

  • November 9, 2024
  • |
  • 25 min
  • In this episode, Dr. Patel,  family physician at Kingston Community Health Center, brings her expertise as an abortion care provider to discuss the specifics of medication abortion.
Play Episode

Imagining the Next Chapter for Abortion Care in Canada: Pathways to Access and Equity

  • May 8, 2024
  • |
  • 78 min
  • With a focus on gender-affirming and trauma-informed care, this panel sheds a light on recent positive developments and ongoing challenges in abortion care in Canada.

PaRx: A Prescription for Nature with Dr. Melissa Lem

  • September 26, 2023
  • |
  • 49 min
  • missINFORMED was pleased to host Dr. Melissa Lem to discuss the intersection of access to nature and health and to introduce PaRx, Canada’s first nature prescription program.

The State of Rural Healthcare in Canada

  • August 31, 2023
  • |
  • 37 min
  • missINFORMED member, Kyra Keer, outlines the challenges facing rural healthcare in Canada.

Thank You

We are deeply grateful to our funders, collaborators and invited speakers for their support in making this project possible!

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