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François Legault: “Involuntary sterilization of women is prohibited in Quebec”

by Lorraine Carpenter

The statement follows the release of a disturbing report.

Following a report last month Black and Indigenous women reporting that they were sterilized without full consent while in Quebec hospitals, François Legault has issued a statement confirming that involuntary sterilization is prohibited across the province. The incidents detailed in the report date back 40 years, but some occurred as recently as 2018.

During a meeting with College of Physicians President Dr. Mauril Gaudreault and Health and Social Services Minister Lionel Carmant, Legault confirmed that the 24,000 physicians in Quebec would be sent a letter stating that the practice is not permitted.

François Legault: “Involuntary sterilization of women is prohibited in Quebec”

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by Lorraine Carpenter

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Lorraine Carpenter was born in Montreal and studied communications and journalism at Concordia. She co-founded Cult MTL in 2012 following 12 years at the now-defunct Montreal alt weekly the Mirror, where she worked in editorial as copy editor and music editor. She’s dedicated to supporting the cultural scene in Montreal.