Carolyn Egan
Longtime Toronto organizer and abortion-rights activist who helped lead demonstrations and coalitions such as the Ontario Coalition for Abortion Clinics and participated in the movement around the Morgentaler decision.
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Mar 7, 2026 • 31min
Weekend Listen: Before Morgentaler Part One: Law Breakers
Carolyn Egan, longtime Toronto organizer and abortion-rights activist, recalls grassroots networks and direct actions before the Morgentaler ruling. She discusses cross-border travel for care, setting up clinics with Morgentaler, mass mobilizations, and the legal fight that led to decriminalization. The conversation also touches on post-ruling backlash and ongoing access gaps.
