Liberals Introduce Legislation Requiring Pregnancy Counselling Charities to Confirm Offering Abortion Support

Liberals Introduce Legislation Requiring Pregnancy Counselling Charities to Confirm Offering Abortion Support
Women and Gender Equality and Youth Minister Marci Ien speaks at a news conference in Ottawa on Aug. 9, 2022. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press
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The Liberal government has introduced legislation requiring charities that offer pregnancy counselling to disclose whether they offer abortions or birth control to clients or make referrals for the services.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Women and Gender Equality and Youth Minister Marci Ien announced the legislation at a news conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Oct. 29.