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Manitoba law that restricts protests near abortion clinics comes into effect

A new Manitoba law restricting protests near abortion clinics and hospitals takes effect on Saturday.
The law creates buffer zones of 50 to 150 metres around health facilities and homes of abortion providers.
Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine stated that the law ensures safety and privacy for individuals accessing health care.
Anti-Abortion groups claim their actions have been peaceful and have not disturbed anyone.

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The Epoch Times

Manitoba Law Restricting Protests at Abortion Clinic Now in Effect

Manitoba’s new law prohibiting protests and demonstrations outside abortion clinics went into effect on Feb. 1. The province’s NDP government introduced the bill last year. The Safe Access to Abortion Services Act creates buffer zones of 150 metres around abortion clinics, as well as around the homes of abortion providers. Protests, demonstrations, and picketing are not permitted in the buffer zones. The law also restricts anyone from trying to …

21 days ago·New York, United States

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Portage Daily Graphic

Manitoba Government Proclaims New Abortion Buffer Zone Legislation

The Manitoba government has officially proclaimed the Safe Access to Abortion Services Act, which will come into effect on Saturday, February 1, Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, responsible for women and gender equity, announced today.

21 days ago·Portage la Prairie, Canada

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Winnipeg Sun

Manitoba enacts Safe Access to Abortion Services Act

The Manitoba government has enacted the Safe Access to Abortion Services Act, which takes effect Saturday. The law establishes buffer zones to prevent protests, demonstrations, or picketing near clinics and facilities providing abortion services.

21 days ago

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Global News

Manitoba law that restricts protests near abortion clinics comes into effect - Winnipeg

A new Manitoba law restricting protests near clinics and hospitals where abortions are performed is to take effect Saturday.

22 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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CBC News

Law barring protests, demonstrations around Manitoba abortion clinics coming into effect

A new law coming into effect Saturday will ban protests in a buffer zone near abortion clinics in Manitoba.

22 days ago·Canada

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City News

Manitoba law that restricts protests near abortion clinics comes into effect

A new Manitoba law restricting protests near clinics and hospitals where abortions are performed is to take effect Saturday. The NDP government introduced a bill last year that creates buffer zones of between 50 and 150 metres around such health facilities, as well as the homes of abortion providers. Inside those zones, people are not allowed to […]

22 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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