How old do I have to be to have an abortion? Do I need my parents’ consent?
An abortion is a medical procedure to end a pregnancy. Abortions are legal in Canada. In Alberta, abortions are usually performed at specialized abortion clinics though some are also done at hospitals. Abortions are rarely done after 24 weeks of pregnancy. If you have Alberta Health Care, then you will not have to pay for an abortion in Alberta. You do not need your parents’ consent to have an abortion unless your doctor believes you are not mature enough to understand the consequences of having an abortion. Hospitals, clinics and health insurance plans are obligated to keep confidential the names of all women who have abortions. For more information on abortion, visit MyHealth.Alberta.ca. Last Reviewed: November 2019