Tampons

• Free menstrual products now required in some Canadian workplaces. Which ones?

  Free menstrual products are now available to thousands of employees at federally regulated workplaces across Canada. Here's what to know.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2023
  
• Saskatchewan government to distribute millions of menstrual products to shelters, schools

  Through a partnership with the provincial government and Shoppers Drug Mart’s Shopper’s Foundation for Women’s Health, a new three-year initiative has been announced.

  Health

  Oct 24, 2023
  
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• Many women struggle to afford menstrual products. A new federal project aims to help

  As the cost of living continue to rise across Canada, many women are forced to choose between feeding their families and buying menstrual products, according to advocates.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2023
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• Period inflation? Why more workplaces are being urged to offer free pads, tampons

  A majority of Canadians who menstruate say period products are over-priced in the country with 23 per cent saying they’re 'very expensive,' a recent survey shows.

  Health

  Jun 13, 2023
• Free menstrual products will be available at federal workplaces later this year 

  Starting in December, federally regulated workplaces will be required to make pads and tampons available at no cost to public servants.

  Canada

  May 10, 2023
• National menstrual equity pilot project included in federal budget

  Over six months since the Liberals committed to creating a menstrual equity fund, the federal government has proposed the pilot project in its 2022 budget.

  Economy

  Apr 8, 2022
• TVDSB to extend free menstrual products program to all elementary schools

  Wednesday's announcement is the latest extension of a Thames Valley District School Board program that began as a student-led initiative in 2017.

  Education

  Jun 17, 2021
• Edmonton will provide free menstrual products in city buildings by June 16

  Before June 16, free menstrual products will be available in City of Edmonton-owned building washrooms.

  Consumer

  Apr 9, 2021
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• Pads and tampons can harm the environment. What’s the alternative?

  A person who menstruates throws away roughly 400 pounds of packaging from pads and tampons in their lifetime.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 23, 2020
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• Hamilton’s public school board looking to address ‘period poverty’ with free pads, tampons in bathrooms

  One Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board official said schools need to find a way to make access "more inclusive."

  Education

  Sep 9, 2019