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Welcome
The Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC) is the only nation-wide political pro-choice group devoted to ensuring abortion rights and access. We are a registered non-profit, but not a charity.
ARCC formed in October 2005 to carry out political and educational work to support reproductive rights and health.
ARCC is Canada’s “voice for choice”. Check out our Vision and Mandate (About Us) for more about what we stand for and what we do.
Our diverse coalition consists of pro-choice groups and individuals across Canada working to represent all Canadian women and transgender people who support reproductive rights and justice.
News Highlights
Why we do NOT need to enshrine abortion rights into law
ARCC’s new position paper explains why we don’t need to enshrine abortion rights into law. It may not guarantee our rights at all – instead,…
Want to take action for abortion rights?
Donate, sign petitions, write your MP, organize an event, share your abortion story, and more — there’s plenty you can do! Check out ARCC’s Action…
Sexual and reproductive health advocates call for Reproductive Justice in Canada now!
In light of the Supreme Court of the US decision overturning Roe v. Wade, sexual and reproductive health (SRH) advocates in BC join voices across the country to…
The ARCC Activist Workshop Series
Be an Activist for Reproductive Justice! ARCC is pleased to announce the second in our ARCC Activist Workshop Series, “Activism 101: Engaging with Politicians“, on…
Pro-choice groups: Apply for a Small Grant from ARCC
The mission of ARCC is to ensure reproductive freedom by protecting and advancing rights and access to abortion and to quality reproductive health care. ARCC…
Abortion rights group welcomes federal law protecting health facilities from protesters but says it’s “way overdue”
NATIONAL – The Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC) welcomes the Jan 17 announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that it is now illegal to…
Recent Media Releases
Sexual and reproductive health advocates call for Reproductive Justice in Canada now!
In light of the Supreme Court of the US decision overturning Roe v. Wade, sexual and reproductive health (SRH) advocates in BC join voices across the country to…
Abortion rights group welcomes federal law protecting health facilities from protesters but says it’s “way overdue”
NATIONAL – The Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC) welcomes the Jan 17 announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that it is now illegal to…
Joint Statement: Sexual and Reproductive Health Advocates Call for Free Prescription Contraception on World Contraception Day 2021
Access to contraception is a human right. Universal coverage for contraception empowers people, improves health outcomes, and leads to significant cost savings. This World Contraception…
Erin O’Toole is still not pro-choice
NATIONAL – The abortion issue is still the “stinking albatross” around the neck of the Conservative Party leader, because about 81% of Conservative incumbents running…
Revoke Pandemic Wage Subsidies from Anti-Abortion Groups
In two petitions sent today to the Liberal government, the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC) is demanding that the Finance Minister revoke funding given…
National Abortion Rights Group Intervenes in Legal Case on Anti-choice Advertising
(NATIONAL) – On Wednesday, the Ontario Divisional Court granted intervenor status to the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada in a legal case between Guelph and…