Dr. Marion Powell – The Mother of Birth Control in Canada
Image is made up of three colour photographs. One the left: Marion Powell with short, light-coloured hair, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a dark jacket over a blue blouse. Centre image: A collection of vintage birth control products. The items include pill packets, condoms, and product packaging with diverse designs. On the right: A three-story building with a steep, dark-coloured roof with dormer windows. The building has a blue door and a sign reading “BAY CENTRE FOR BIRTH CONTROL.”

Dr. Marion Powell – The Mother of Birth Control in Canada

The Miss Margaret Robins Archives of Women’s College Hospital 2026
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History, Science

Dr. Marion Powell emerged as a leading authority on sexual and reproductive health and rights in Canada during the second half of the 20th century. Discover how this pioneering figure, dedicated physician, medical researcher, and advocate for women’s health earned the trust of a generation of young Canadians and became nationally recognized as the “Mother of Birth Control in Canada.”


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