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| '''Contraception: Over-the-Counter'''
| condoms
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| '''Contraception: Prescription/Clinic Required'''
| pills, IUD, shots
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| '''Emergency Contraception'''
| no prescription required; widely available in pharmacies
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| '''STIs'''
| no travel restrictions; HIV-positive foreigners not deported
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| '''Menstrual Products'''
| pads, tampons, cups
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| '''Abortion Law'''
| legally available on request
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| '''LGBTQ Laws'''
| homosexuality legal; gender change legal
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| '''Related Pages'''
| [[Montreal]], [[Toronto]], [[Canada]]
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* [https://everywomanshealthcentre.ca/ Everywoman's Health Centre]: They provide medical abortions (after 9 weeks of pregnancy) and surgical abortions. "We respect women’s decisions. This clinic is run by the women who work here and we treat those who come to us the way we would want to be treated ourselves... To contact us call 604-322-6692. Please note: we are not a walk-in clinic. All appointments must be made by telephone."
* [https://everywomanshealthcentre.ca/ Everywoman's Health Centre]: They provide medical abortions (after 9 weeks of pregnancy) and surgical abortions. "We respect women’s decisions. This clinic is run by the women who work here and we treat those who come to us the way we would want to be treated ourselves... To contact us call 604-322-6692. Please note: we are not a walk-in clinic. All appointments must be made by telephone."
* [https://ebwc.ca/ The Elizabeth Bagshaw Women’s Clinic]: They offer medical and surgical abortions. Aspiration abortions are performed for up to 17 weeks of pregnancy. After 17 weeks of pregnancy, patients are referred to BC Women’s Hospital. "A doctor’s referral is not required to book an appointment with our clinic. Abortion care is paid for by the Medical Services Plan (CareCard) for BC residents who have current coverage; there will be fees for women without current coverage." Address: Suite 200, 1177 West Broadway, Vancouver. Patient Line: 604-736-7878. Toll-free line: 1-877-736-7171.
* [https://ebwc.ca/ The Elizabeth Bagshaw Women’s Clinic]: They offer medical and surgical abortions. Aspiration abortions are performed for up to 17 weeks of pregnancy. After 17 weeks of pregnancy, patients are referred to BC Women’s Hospital. "A doctor’s referral is not required to book an appointment with our clinic. Abortion care is paid for by the Medical Services Plan (CareCard) for BC residents who have current coverage; there will be fees for women without current coverage." Address: Suite 200, 1177 West Broadway, Vancouver. Patient Line: 604-736-7878. Toll-free line: 1-877-736-7171.
* [http://www.willowclinic.ca/ Willow Women's Clinic]: They currently provide medical abortions with Mifegymiso or Methotrexate, but no surgical abortions (as of 2018). "ABORTIONS:  We understand that the decision to end a pregnancy can be difficult. Our highly experienced doctors and counselors can provide you with the best care possible: confidential, supportive and non-judgmental in a physician’s office atmosphere." Address: Suite 1013 – 750 West Broadway Vancouver BC V5Z 1H9. Ph. : 604-709-5611. Fax : 604-873-8304. Email: willowwomensclinic@yahoo.ca
* [http://www.willowclinic.ca/ Willow Women's Clinic]: They currently provide medical abortions (for up to 10 weeks of pregnancy) with Mifegymiso or Methotrexate, but no surgical abortions (as of 2018). "ABORTIONS:  We understand that the decision to end a pregnancy can be difficult. Our highly experienced doctors and counselors can provide you with the best care possible: confidential, supportive and non-judgmental in a physician’s office atmosphere." The cost is free if you have a valid BC Care Card. Address: Suite 1013 – 750 West Broadway Vancouver BC V5Z 1H9. Ph. : 604-709-5611. Fax : 604-873-8304. Email: willowwomensclinic@yahoo.ca
* CARE Program Women's Health Centre: This is an abortion provider, but the website seemed down when we tried to access it. Phone: +1 604-875-2022.  
* CARE Program Women's Health Centre: This is an abortion provider, but the website seemed down when we tried to access it. Phone: +1 604-875-2022.


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