About Abortion "In Canada, 50% of women faced with an unintended pregnancy choose to have an abortion..." Historical Background "In 1869, abortion was completely banned in Canada. In 1892, the Parliament enacted the Criminal Code of Canada, which criminalized the distribution and advertisement of contraceptives..." Problems in Access "...after the law that criminalized abortion in Canada was struck down and despite its status as a medically necessary service, access to abortion services is becoming more and more restricted across the country..." Providers Shortage "...many women continue to lack access to abortion services. This is in a large part due to the declining number of abortion providers..." Abortion Internationally "...1 in 10 pregnancies will end in an unsafe abortion with Asia, Africa and Latin America accounting for the highest numbers..."