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Trump abortion policy sparks Canadian aid sector concerns

Advocacy groups call on Ottawa to lead as international funding faces restrictions

· HOC Vancouver Desk

Canadian development organizations are urging the federal government to step up and counter new U.S. restrictions on international aid related to abortion services. Trump's reinstatement of the so-called 'gag rule' has prompted calls for Canada to show leadership in protecting global reproductive health funding and programming.