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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, and not a registered charity.
ARCC is Canada’s “voice for choice”, formed in October 2005 to carry out political and educational work to support reproductive rights and health. Our diverse coalition consists of pro-choice groups and individuals across Canada working to represent all people who support reproductive rights and justice.
Check out our Vision and Mandate for more information about what we stand for and what we do.
ARCC acknowledges the historical and ongoing oppression of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and respects and upholds the Inherent and Treaty Rights of all Indigenous Peoples.
At ARCC, we are explicitly committed to an intersectional, anti-colonial approach to abortion rights, reproductive justice and sexual health. As part of this commitment, we respect Indigenous rights, land stewardship, and self-determination, which is especially important in light of the historical and ongoing reproductive injustices committed against Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
News & Actions
“Why I give to ARCC”
Create a short video for our summer fundraising campaign! We would love it if you would share why you support ARCC in your own short…
A Report on ARCC’s 2025 Election Toolkit – Success!
ARCC created a dynamic Election Toolkit for the 2025 federal election. We wanted to inform Canadians of the threats to reproductive rights and access posed…
Your Role in the Fight for Reproductive Justice
(Reprinted from Rabble.ca) by Carolyn Kavanagh After the 2024 United States election results, web searches for “Abortion rights in Canada” and “Does Canada have abortion…
Celebrating our Grantees!
Through Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada’s (ARCC) Small Grant program, we’re very proud to have supported over 30 groups and activists since 2020! Each received…
Take Action Against Public Aborted Fetus Images
Extremist anti-choice groups have been invading cities across Canada and forcing citizens to view shocking and graphic photos of alleged aborted fetuses. Here’s actions you…
Reproductive Justice Requires a Free Palestine
Statement by Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada Over the last 150 days, we have watched in horror and grief over the unimaginable loss that Palestinian,…
Recent Media Releases
Fraser Health Must End Anti-Abortion Partnership
An alliance of groups that support reproductive rights is raising the alarm over a recent partnership between Fraser Health and an anti-abortion organization called Hope…
Closure of Elizabeth Bagshaw Clinic means we must act to guarantee future abortion access in BC
VANCOUVER – The permanent closure of the Elizabeth Bagshaw Clinic on June 30 is a very sad event for everyone who supports excellent abortion care.…
We Don’t Need Abby’s American Anti-Abortion Propaganda
(London, Ontario) – The Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC) strongly objects to a London anti-abortion organization hosting American anti-abortion fanatic Abby Johnson as a…
London City Council should restrict harmful graphic images to protect the public
(London, Ontario) — The Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC) wants London City Council to bring forward a by-law to restrict graphic anti-abortion images in…
The end of abortion care in Fredericton NB will hurt the most vulnerable
Forced closure of Clinic 554 caused by callous anti-choice government After almost ten years of struggle against a provincial government that illegally withheld funding, Clinic…
Do you know someone who was denied medical assisted in dying?
If you or a family member has been refused MAiD care or information, researchers would like to talk to you NATIONAL – Researchers from the…