Devon MacFarlane

Canada Health Act - enforcing against Ontario and other provinces that do not fully fund abortions outside hospitals, and ensuring equitable access to abortion in every region of Canada. Policies or Program: Stopping federal government funding of anti-choice groups, including through job programs and their charitable tax status. Lobbying against any private member bill or motion that could impact reproductive rights or access. Access to abortion services, with respect to improving them and removing political and other barriers, especially in undeserved areas.

Speaking with elected officials and their staff to discuss funding options to advance birthwork (e.g., midwifery, doula, and abortion) services in the Northwest Territories on behalf of the Northern Birthwork Collective, a MakeWay Project.