Quebec College of Physicians adopts policies to prevent forced sterilization of Indigenous women

After a report two years ago found more than 20 Indigenous women in Quebec were victims of forced sterilizations since 1980, the province’s College of Physicians is introducing new rules to try to make sure it never happens again.

Quebec College of Physicians adopts policies to prevent forced sterilization of Indigenous women
A sign in front of the headquarters of the Quebec College of Physicians

After a report two years ago found more than 20 Indigenous women in Quebec were victims of forced sterilizations since 1980, the province’s College of Physicians is introducing new rules to try to make sure it never happens again.