The government is planning on omitting abortion funding from its new maternal health initiative for developing countries. Senator Nancy Ruth reacted to some of the heat this has caused:"We've got five weeks or whatever left until the G8 starts. Shut the f--k up on this issue," she says. "If you push it, there'll be more backlash. This is now a ( Read more... )

Apparently the Quebec government supported an ultimatum requiring a woman to remove her veil in order to continue to receive French lessons in Quebec. (link to G & M story)  The argument, or one of the arguments, was that it was harder to teach her pronunciation without being able to see her lips move.  This strikes me as an odd basis for the ( Read more... )

This group walked across the country to ask the question. The media barely covered it. The government ignored them. No other political party has responded, either. (That I know of. Please inform me if there is something ( Read more... )

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Since the important issue of Dr. Henry Morgentaler's suitability as a recipient for the Order of Canada is being discussed, I thought I'd pass on the following news. I figured it was just a matter of time before ( Read more... )

It seems that a group of sex trade workers has incorporated a co-operative with the intent of opening a brothel in Vancouver.  Is this a good idea for Vancouver in particular or for Canada in general?

I think that prostitution is mostly a social ill, an industry that exploits vulnerable women (and, to a lesser extent, men) and probably not great ( Read more... )

Finally someone with a high profile in Canada who is dedicated to stopping violence against women.

Women's groups face funding cuts

( Tory moves deliberate, opposition says; Spending review to be released soon )

Boo hoo.

Ontario Liberal MP Paul Steakie (Huron-Bruce) tables Bill C-338 to limit abortion on June 21, 2006. Talk about hypocracy. The Liberals campaigned on the fear of radical social conservatism of the Tories for 2 elections (and Reform before that) and then they are the one's who are trying to implement radical social conservative policies. (link to ( Read more... )

New Brunswick refuses to pay for abortions, takes Ottawa to court.

""We don't agree with providing free services for abortion on demand," Robichaud said, explaining the province's long-standing position against easily accessible abortions. Apparently most, but not all, provinces pay for abortion. This appears, to me, a very Canadian thing to do - ( Read more... )