N.S. minister looks to improve abortion access, calling province ‘out of step’
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s health minister says abortion access in the province is “out of step” with current practices, and has asked health officials to find ways to improve it.
Randy Delorey said Wednesday that women and advocates have raised important issues about access.
“This is the first time I’m aware this issue has been brought to this government’s attention,” he said in a statement. “We understand practices have evolved over time and Nova Scotia is out of step with other provinces.”
Delorey said he has asked staff at the Nova Scotia Health Authority and the Health Department to look into concerns and report back on how to improve access.