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The #SOGC was thrilled to take part in today’s announcement by @cafreeland and @YaaraSaks reaffirming the fed gov’t commitment to universal free access to contraceptives- an important step for women’s reproductive rights in 🇨🇦! 1/2

Les soins reproductifs doivent être guidés par la science, non par la politique. La SOGC salue la décision américaine de maintenir l’accès à la mifépristone par la poste. Les femmes méritent un accès sécuritaire à l’avortement. tinyurl.com/szdmwene

Access to reproductive care must be guided by science & medical expertise — not politics. The SOGC welcomes the U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing continued access to mail-order mifepristone. Women everywhere deserve equitable &safe abortion access tinyurl.com/3v457k2j

La SOGC a été heureuse de participer à l’événement de la CUSDF à Brossard pour le lancement de son site web et le dévoilement de nouveaux locaux. Heureux d’y retrouver la sénatrice Danièle Henkel, la mairesse Doreen Assaad et d’autres partenaires engagés pour la santé des femmes.

SOGC member Dr. Roland Antaki spoke with CBC News about the renaming of PCOS to PMOS, following an announcement of the change published in The Lancet and presented this week at the European Congress of Endocrinology More: cbc.ca/news/health/pc…

SOGC member Dr. Roland Antaki was featured in a new Global News story on the renaming of PCOS to PMOS, and why the change better reflects the condition’s hormonal and metabolic impacts on women. Full story: globalnews.ca/news/11847093/…

SOGC President Dr. Lynn Murphy-Kaulbeck is featured in a new Think Global Health article examining rising maternal mortality rates in Canada and the need for better maternal health data and surveillance systems. Read the full article: thinkglobalhealth.org/article/the-my…

SOGC President-Elect Dr. Nicholas Leyland was featured in a Global News story on new research on endometriosis & pregnancy outcomes. Dr. Leyland says the findings demonstrate a need for investment in endometriosis care & women’s health research. More: globalnews.ca/news/11843313/…

The SOGC's Dr. Nicholas Leyland was featured in a CTV News story on a new study of endometriosis and pregnancy. Dr. Leyland said the findings underscore the need for better understanding of endo and a more acknowledgment of its impacts. More: ctvnews.ca/health/article…

We are pleased to share the first glimpse of the FIGO 2027 World Congress and offer you an early look at the themes and topics that will shape a truly world class scientific programme. Discover the programme: figo.org/news/figo-mont…

SOGC President-Elect Dr. Nicholas Leyland was featured in a CTV National News story on the growing demand for fertility care in Canada and the barriers patients continue to face, including long wait times and OBGYN shortages. Watch: ctvnews.ca/video/2026/05/…

Le président élu de la SOGC, Dr Leyland, et la DG, Dre Francoeur, ont été ravis de participer au congrès de l’ACOG à Washington, aux côtés de collègues du monde entier. Félicitations à Dre Camille Clare pour sa nouvelle présidence, alors que l’ACOG célèbre ses 75 ans.

SOGC President-Elect Dr. Nicholas Leyland & CEO Dr. Diane Francoeur were delighted to attend the ACOG national meeting Washington, connecting with OBGYNs from around the world. Congrats to Dr. Camille Clare on becoming ACOG President as the organization marks its 75th anniversary

SOGC President-Elect Dr. Nicholas Leyland was featured in a Global News story reacting to new research on endometriosis diagnosis. He says significant delays in diagnosis and treatment remain a major barrier to care in Canada. Read more: globalnews.ca/news/11823975/…

Que font les obstétricien·ne·s-gynécologues un vendredi après-midi? Ils et elles enseignent le leadership médical aux programmes exécutifs Telfer, aux côtés de l’incroyable Dre Guylaine Lefebvre, ancienne présidente de la SOGC. #telfer

What are OB-GYNs doing on a Friday afternoon? Teaching medical leadership at the Telfer Executive Programs with the incredible Dre Guylaine Lefebvre, past president of the SOGC. #telfer

SOGC CEO @DreDFrancoeur and SOGC member Prof. Anick Bérard co-authored a Montreal Gazette op-ed on Canada’s gap in drug safety data in pregnancy. Stronger research, more data and better oversight are needed to support safer care. Read: montrealgazette.com/opinion/op-eds…

Cent pour cent des femmes traverseront la ménopause. L’accès aux soins, y compris l’hormonothérapie, doit demeurer disponible. Cependant, tous les soins doivent être fondés sur des données probantes. ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/22463…

100% of women will experience menopause. Access to care, including hormone therapy, must remain available. But all health care must be grounded in evidence. ctvnews.ca/montreal/healt…

Les femmes représentent 51 % de la population de la Nouvelle-Écosse. Le manque d’accès rapide aux soins gynécologiques n’est pas une « lacune », c’est un problème systémique. La Nouvelle-Écosse doit en faire plus pour prioriser la santé des femmes. ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/22465…

Women make up 51% of Nova Scotia’s population. Lack of access to timely gynaecological care isn’t a “gap”, it’s systemic. Nova Scotia must do more to prioritize women’s health. cbc.ca/news/canada/no…