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Trump's abortion aid ban prompts Canadian groups to call for leadership

Oxfam and peers urge PM Carney to assemble coalition against U.S. policy

· 1 min read · HOC Edmonton Desk

Canadian aid organizations are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to form a coalition of like-minded nations to counter U.S. policies that block American development aid to groups providing abortion services and LGBTQ+ advocacy. The rollback of feminist aid programming has prompted urgent discussions about alternative funding mechanisms and Canada's diplomatic role in defending sexual health rights globally.