Contraception

• Tens of thousands of B.C. residents received free contraception in eight months, Eby says

  B.C. says in the first eight months of the program, about 123,000 people have received free pill contraceptives, while 30,000 got intrauterine devices — or IUDs — without cost.

  Health

  Dec 8, 2023
  
• Free prescription contraception from the Manitoba government a win for one expert

  The provincial NDP government is reiterating its promise to make prescription contraception free for Manitobans. One expert says that is a win for women's health.

  Health

  Nov 23, 2023
  
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• Could prescription contraception be free in Ontario? Ford government signals willingness

  Ontario's minister of health has suggested she is open to an opposition proposal to amend provincial health insurance to cover contraception.

  Health

  Nov 23, 2023
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• Biden to mark 1 year since Roe overturned with order to improve birth control access

  President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday are being endorsed by Planned Parenthood Action Fund, NARAL Pro-Choice America and Emily’s List.

  U.S. News

  Jun 23, 2023
• Free prescribed contraception begins in B.C. on April 1. Is your method covered?

  Non-prescribed methods of birth control are not covered by the new program, including cervical caps, diaphragms, sponges, patches, rings and condoms.

  Health

  Mar 31, 2023
• Alberta NDP promise free birth control if elected

  Rachel Notley said the plan would cost under $34 million a year and save an Albertan up to $10,000 over their lifetime.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2023
• Ontario looking ‘closely’ at B.C.’s free prescription contraception plan: Jones

  B.C. announced in its budget last week that it would spend $119 million over three years to fund prescription contraception.

  Health

  Mar 8, 2023
• B.C.’s free contraception plan renews push for Ottawa, other provinces to follow suit

  Obstetricians and reproductive rights advocates say other countries, including the United Kingdom, already provide free contraception as part of their health-care plans.

  Health

  Mar 1, 2023
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• Male birth control drug 100% effective in mice, study shows. What about humans?

  An experimental drug was tested in pre-clinical trials in mice and showed 100 per cent effectiveness in preventing pregnancy, according to a new study.

  Health

  Feb 17, 2023
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• Advocates seek funding for free contraception in next B.C. budget

  The B.C. NDP promised to make prescription contraception free for all as part of its 2020 campaign, in what would be a first for a provincial government.

  Politics

  Dec 8, 2022