Controversial birth alerts remain common in the North

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Controversial birth alerts remain common in the North

BY Patrick Quinn Apr 10, 2021

While the BC government calls it “illegal and unconstitutional”, the controversial practice of birth alerts is still common practice in Quebec. A recent APTN News investigation found that birth alerts occur every two days, on average, in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region.

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Patrick Quinn lives in Montreal with his wife and two small children. With a passion for words and social justice, he enjoys sharing Eeyou Istchee's stories and playing music.

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Controversial birth alerts remain common in the North

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