If you want more information, contact one of the groups or agencies listed at the end. An abortion is the ending of a pregnancy. The embryo or fetus is removed from the woman's uterus. In an average abortion, the fetus is about 3 cm long. Scientists tell us that the fetus has no awareness and no pain sensations until after the fifth month of pregnancy.
Abortions are legal in Canada.
You can have an abortion at either an abortion clinic or a hospital. In BC, some designated hospitals perform abortions. Abortions are free in BC if you have medical coverage. You can get medical coverage as long as you've lived in BC for the last six months. If you can't afford it, talk to one of the clinics.