More can be done to support fertility to build a fair and healthy future for Canadians

We can advocate for a National Fertility Strategy in Canada and ensure that the Canada Health Act's principles of universality and accessibility are respected by all provinces. The gift of life should be a right, not a privilege.

The Canada Health Act gives the provinces some leeway in deciding which procedures to cover with health insurance. Some provinces offer partial coverage for fertility treatment, others do not, leaving a large inequity in access to health care, writes Carolynn Dubé.Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

Opinion

BY CAROLYNN DUBé

June 21, 2023

Do you take your ability to start a family as a given?

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