abortion in canada is legal at all stages of pregnancy, regardless of the reason. it is publicly funded as a medical procedure under the combined effects of the federal canada health act and provincial health-care systems. however, access to services and resources varies by region. while some non-legal barriers to access still exist, canada is the only nation with absolutely no criminal restrictions on abortion. nevertheless, no providers in canada offer abortion care beyond 23 weeks and 6 days as outlined by provincial regulatory authorities for physicians.