WOMEN’S HEALTH COMMITTEE

of the Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association, Calgary and Area Medical Staff Society, North Zone Medical Staff Association, Central Zone Medical Staff Association and South Zone Medical Staff Association

Updated January 24, 2024

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ADVOCACY PRIORITIES

• Women’s Health Workforce

  • There is a significant gap in providing community women’s healthcare.

    View the briefing note with recommendations, background and rationale here.

• Emergency Contraception Drug Information

  • Emergency contraception drug brands available in Canada claim their drug prevents ovulation for the individual to not pregnant; however, monographs are unclear and inconsistent on their ability to perform as claimed for individuals with higher weight and Body Mass Index (BMI). View the attachments of a summary table and individual monographs for specific consumer information.

    View the briefing note with recommendations, background and rationale here.

• Incarcerated Women

  • Incarcerated women in Canada are not provided sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and pregnancy screening upon intake, despite being a high-risk group. 

    View the briefing note with recommendations, background and rationale here.

• Abortion Access and Confidentiality in Alberta

  • The Canadian Government recognizes that Canadians should have safe and consistent access to reproductive health services including abortion; however, access to abortion services in Alberta is inequitable and without adequate confidentiality.

    View the briefing note with recommendations, background and rationale here.

• Free Contraception

  • Contraception is not easily accessible through the province of Alberta. Financial and gatekeeping barriers must be resolved in order to provide comprehensive reproductive care for Albertans.

    View the briefing note with recommendations, background and rationale here.