November 2013 The Court of Appeal’s decision meant that the Human Rights Complaint could not proceed.
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July 2013 A group of thirty high school and university students formed a collective of young feminists to create avenues for young people to get involved in feminist actions..Read More
May 5, 2011 A Fredericton doctor complained to the NB Human Rights Commission (See October 28, 2008). After investigation, the Commission recommended that the complaint proceed to a hearing,..Read More
September 27th, 2010 David Alward, Conservative leader elected Premier. Served from 2010-2014.
May 21, 2009 The Court of Appeal unanimously dismissed the province’s appeal of Dr. Morgentaler’s public interest standing.
October 28, 2008 In 2008, a Fredericton-based doctor filed a human rights complaint with the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission. This complaint addressed the barriers to abortion provision in..Read More
August 1, 2008 After a 15-month wait since the hearing, the judge granted Dr. Morgentaler public interest standing, permitting his lawsuit to proceed. The province appealed.
May 16, 2007 The Rally was organized by an ad hoc group, Abortion Access (NB), with support from: The Morgentaler Clinic, Fredericton Sexual Assault Crisis Centre, Law Students for..Read More
September 18, 2006 Shawn Graham, Liberal leader elected Premier. Served until September 2010.
May 2006 In May 2006, the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital (DECH) in Fredericton announced that it would stop providing abortions due to “physician-resource issues.” At that time the DECH..Read More