New Brunswick Expands Abortion Coverage to Clinics

Premier Susan Holt announces medicare will now cover surgical abortions outside hospitals, aligning with other provinces.

New Brunswick's government will now cover the cost of surgical abortions performed in clinics, not just hospitals.
Premier Susan Holt describes this policy change as a crucial first step towards improving abortion access in the province.
The previous government only funded surgical abortions at three hospitals, limiting options for many women.
The new policy aligns New Brunswick with most other Canadian provinces in terms of abortion coverage.
The government plans to collaborate with medical groups to determine community-based abortion provision methods.