Minors Wanting an Abortion Should Need Parental Consent, Albertans Tell Survey

Published on February 6, 2024

A majority of Albertans are in favour of requiring parental consent and/or notification for minors seeking abortions, according to a survey by National Public Research Canada (NPRC). The poll, which involved robocall outreach to over 6,000 individuals across the province, delved into public opinions on the contentious issue of abortion, shedding light on the prevailing sentiments among Alberta’s populace. The survey’s findings indicate that 52 percent of respondents are in favour of both parental notification and consent for minors who want an abortion, while an additional 10 percent support notification only, resulting in a total of 62 percent backing some form of parental involvement. Thirty percent of those surveyed believe that neither consent nor notification should be mandated, and nine percent remained undecided on the matter....

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