Melissa Gilligan

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Alberta abortion survey linked to conservative call centre

Alberta abortion survey linked to conservative call centre

A province-wide poll on parental rights for minors in Alberta seeking abortions was conducted by a company belonging to a Calgary-based conservative call centre, CTV News has learned. National Public Research Canada (NPRC) identified itself as being the organization conducting the poll, which saw thousands of Albertans asked(opens in a new tab) if parental rights should include parental consent for...

Questions raised over survey on parental consent for abortions in Alberta

Questions raised over survey on parental consent for abortions in Alberta

The company behind a new poll on parental rights in Alberta for minors seeking abortions is refusing to disclose information about itself, casting doubt on the veracity of the survey. A phone survey was conducted last week, asking Albertans if minors should need parental consent to get an abortion.