A big step forward for B.C. mothers subjected to ‘birth alerts’
A significant settlement has been reached regarding the controversial practice of 'birth alerts' in British Columbia. The proposed settlement, amounting to $66 million, addresses the use of these alerts which flagged pregnant individuals without their consent. This case is part of a broader movement against similar practices across Canada, with other class actions currently underway.
- ▪The B.C. Supreme Court approved a $66-million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over birth alerts.
- ▪Birth alerts were used to flag high-risk pregnant patients without their knowledge or consent.
- ▪Similar class actions regarding birth alerts are ongoing in other Canadian provinces.
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Open this photo in gallery:The B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver.ETHAN CAIRNS/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountListen to this episode by clicking above or subscribe to The Decibel on your favourite podcast app or platform: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts and YouTube.“Birth alerts” were a controversial practice in several Canadian provinces that allowed hospitals and child-welfare agencies to flag pregnant patients they deemed to be high-risk without their knowledge or consent. They were in place until as recently as 2023 in Quebec. Last week, a proposed settlement worth $66-million was reached in a class-action lawsuit over British Columbia’s use of birth alerts.
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