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She travelled 900 km for an abortion. Years later, Quebec access issues remain urgent

April 9, 2026

Rose Gervais was about 12 weeks pregnant with her third child in 2023 when she had to travel from Gaspé, Que., to Montreal for an abortion. She should have been able to get the procedure done much closer, in Quebec City, but doctors say delays in getting appointments combined with limited capacity are pushing people to seek help even farther.



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