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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

Le Code criminel du Canada a été modifié ce mois-ci afin de renforcer la protection des Canadien(ne)s. La SOGC salue les nouvelles mesures législatives visant à lutter contre la violence entre partenaires intimes et les féminicides. Pour en savoir plus : canada.ca/fr/ministere-j…

Canada’s Criminal Code was amended this month, introducing new measures to strengthen protections for Canadians. The SOGC welcomes legislation aimed at combating intimate partner violence and femicide. Read more: canada.ca/en/department-…

Meet Our Guest Speaker! We are delighted to welcome Dr. Diane Francoeur, CEO of SOGC and Honorary Treasurer of FIGO, to the 12th RSOG Annual Scientific Conference. Join her State of the Art session, "What's New in Obstetrics and Gynecology?", and gain insights from a respected global leader and advocate for women's health. 📅 13-14 August 2026 📍 Kigali Marriott Hotel Register now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of women's health. #RSOG2026 #SOGC #FIGO #WomensHealth #ObGyn #AnnualScientificConference

SOGC CEO @DreDFrancoeur spoke with @Chatelaine to debunk an internet myth that extreme heat can affect a person's menstrual cycle, explaining that the physical and emotional stress caused by heat is the more likely culprit, not the heat itself. chatelaine.com/health/is-the-…

La DG de la SOGC, la @DreDFrancoeur, réagit dans un reportage de @NoovoInfo sur un organisme accusé de diffuser de la désinformation sur la santé reproductive des femmes dans des écoles de Montréal. noovo.info/nouvelles/soci…

A new Medscape story features SOGC President Dr. Nicholas Leyland and SOGC member Dr. Jen Gunter on the need to improve access to menopause care. The SOGC is calling for all front-line providers to be trained to deliver free menopause care in Canada. medscape.com/viewarticle/la…

SOGC President Dr. Nicholas Leyland speaks with Global News about a new study on hormonal contraception, emphasizing the risk of meningioma is rare and that these meds remain important for birth control & treating conditions like endometriosis. MORE: tinyurl.com/5n8t8ewd

How do you separate health facts from social media fiction? SOGC Past President Dr. Lynn Murphy-Kaulbeck speaks with Today's Parent about a rise in health misinformation and why women are especially vulnerable to misleading health advice online. MORE: todaysparent.com/family/moms-he…

Congratulations to Dr. Nicholas Leyland, Professor in our department - who was recently announced as the new SOGC President for his 2026-2028 term. This is an incredible achievement! 👏 Please join us in congratulating Dr. Leyland on this incredible milestone! linkedin.com/posts/mcmaster…

Our Congress Leadership Team was on the ground at @SOGCorg last week, connecting with colleagues, sharing information and building excitement for #FIGO2027. Stay up to date with Congress news: mailchi.mp/figo.org/event…

En ce jour de la fêtedu Canada, la SOGC célèbre ce qui rend notre pays vraiment fort et libre, tout en réaffirmant son engagement à faire avancer la santé et les droits sexuels et reproductifs de toutes les femmes et des personnes de divers genres partout au Canada.

This Canada Day, the SOGC celebrates what makes our country truly strong and free, while reaffirming its commitment to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights for all women and gender-diverse people across Canada.

SOGC members Dr. Elisabeth Codsi, Dr. Giulia Muraca and Dr. Isabelle Malhamé are featured in a new Medscape Canada article on maternal mortality. They discuss why Canada needs to look beyond childbirth to improve maternal care for women. Read more: medscape.com/viewarticle/ma…

Elle a souligné l’importance d’une mobilisation mondiale pour lutter contre la mésinformation et la désinformation en santé.

La @DreDFrancoeur, Directrice générale de la SOGC et trésorière de la FIGO, a présenté les répercussions grandissantes de la mésinformation sur la santé des femmes lors d’un congrès scientifique international en obstétrique et gynécologie tenu à Tbilissi, en Géorgie.

SOGC CEO and FIGO Treasurer @DreDFrancoeur presented on the growing impact of misinformation in women’s health at an international OBGYN conference in Tbilisi, Georgia. She highlighted the need for global action to combat health mis- and disinformation.

La SOGC est fière de mettre en lumière cet honneur bien mérité.

Félicitations à l’ancien président de la SOGC, le Dr André Lalonde, qui a officiellement été investi à titre de membre de l’Ordre du Canada à Rideau Hall. Son leadership a joué un rôle déterminant dans la transformation des soins de maternité au Canada et ailleurs.

The SOGC is proud to celebrate this well-deserved honour.

Congratulations to former SOGC President Dr. André Lalonde, who was officially invested as a Member of the Order of Canada at Rideau Hall. His lifelong leadership has transformed maternity care in Canada and around the world.