As U.S. tightens abortion access and funding, Canada expands it

As U.S. tightens abortion access and funding, Canada expands it
Terri Coles
Yahoo Canada News
February 21, 2017

With funding for a Planned Parenthood initiative and a commitment to increase funding for reproductive health initiatives overseas, Canada is setting itself apart from the Trump administration in its support for safe and legal abortion access.

In an interview with The Canadian Press, Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef said denying access to a full range of reproductive services — including abortion — is a form of violence against women.

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