PERSPECTA

News from every angle

← Back to headlines

Quebec abortion access issues persist, forcing long-distance travel for care

Rose Gervais had to travel 900 km from Gaspé to Montreal for an abortion in 2023, highlighting urgent and ongoing access issues in Quebec. Doctors note delays in getting procedures done closer to home, such as in Quebec City.

9 Apr, 13:06 — 9 Apr, 13:06
PostShare

Sources

Showing 1 of 1 sources
cbcHigh21h ago

She travelled 900 km for an abortion. Years later, Quebec access issues remain urgent

<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/515844e2-294a-4e30-89be-629891d4fa06,1775739985418/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C237%2C2048%2C1152%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='A woman smiles with a small dog.' width='620' height='349' title='Rose Gervais, pictured with pup Peanut, had to travel 900 kilometres in 2023 for a procedural abortion. Experts and doctors say her experience speaks to a larger issue that continues to be an urgent problem in the province. '/><p></p>

Read full article →

Related Stories

Zaanstad Attempts to Dismantle Criminal Window Cleaning Empire

just now

Philippines Health Secretary Herbosa calls expired medicine complaints a 'demolition job'

just now

Ombudsman Orders UP Officials to Respond to Complaints Over Development Project

just now

PhilHealth Considers Accrediting Pediatric Neurologists for Autism Care

just now