Not What They Seem - Unregulated Pregnancy Centres

Send us Fan Mail Not What They Seem – Unregulated Pregnancy Centres What happens when a pregnancy support centre isn't what it appears to be? Across Canada, unregulated pregnancy centres may present themselves as neutral sources of pregnancy information and support. But behind the reassuring language and promises of help, some operate with an anti-abortion agenda, offering incomplete or misleading information that can influence decisions and delay access to health care. In this episode of Choice Chat, host AJ Ware speaks with Melanie Vevecka, former President of the University of Toronto Students' Union and a board member of the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC). Their conversation begins with a troubling discovery: an unregulated pregnancy centre operating in a campus-adjacent building at the University of Toronto, where its location could lead students to assume it was affiliated with university health services. Together, they examine how these centres operate, the language and tactics they use, and why students and others seeking pregnancy support may be particularly vulnerable to misinformation, emotional pressure and delayed care. Most importantly, they discuss how to recognize the warning signs, ask the right questions and find trustworthy, evidence-based reproductive health services. Because informed choice depends on accurate information — and pregnancy support should never come with a hidden agenda. Thanks for listening to Choice Chat, a Humanist Canada podcast about choice, dignity, and reproductive justice. We’re glad you’re here. Do you have a story to share? Do you want to suggest a topic? Email us at [email protected] or connect with us on social media. We look forward to hearing from you.  https://www.instagram.com/choicechatpod/?next=%2F https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580799207960