The Promise of Mifepristone

Friday, April 26th, 2019

It’s been 50 years since Canada first legalized hospital abortions in 1969 and 30 years since mifepristone, the “abortion pill” first received approval in France with promises to change the … Read more

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Happy International Women’s Day!

Friday, March 8th, 2019

FMWC wishes all women everywhere a very happy International Women’s Day with a greeting, and special news, from our National Office.  A very special happy International Women’s Day to you … Read more

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Thank you, Emily Stowe

Thursday, March 8th, 2018

The story of Emily Stowe is one that captures the struggle for women’s rights in Canada. The first white woman to practice medicine without a license in Canada is probably … Read more

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