Facts of Life Netline copyright Planned Parenthood of Ontario, 1993-1998. This is some basic, but important information about abortion. Abortion means ending a pregnancy. It is a choice that many women consider for an uplanned or unwanted pregnancy.
Abortion is legal in Canada.
In Canada, abortions are covered under provincial health plans. In Ontario, OHIP pays for abortions. Any woman with her own Ontario Health Card can have an abortion without having to pay for it. Abortions are often done in hospitals. In some areas of the province, women can also get an abortion at a clinic which specializes in doing abortions.