Free Menstrual Products

• 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
• Hamilton to expand pilot stocking food banks, rec centres with free menstrual products

  A one-year pilot project has been supplying residents with period products via Hamilton Food Share's 23 emergency food centres since late 2021.

  Health

  May 4, 2023
• ‘Taking action’: Quebec teen summit brings together students ready to work for change

  Student representatives from across the Lester B. Pearson School Board came together Wednesday to brainstorm ideas for projects they can enact in their schools and communities.

  Education

  Mar 29, 2023
• ‘Basic human right’: Free menstrual products available at some City of Winnipeg facilities

  Eight Winnipeg facilities will provide free products, including Millennium Library, Fort Rouge Leisure Centre, Seven Oaks Pool and others, during a pilot program.

  Health

  Oct 14, 2022
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• Free menstrual products available in City of Mississauga operated facilities by end of October

  The City of Mississauga tells Global News that the free menstrual product dispensing machines will be stocked with both pads and tampons.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2022
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• B.C. aims to end ‘period poverty,’ expand access to menstrual products

  Nicholas Simons, minister of social development and poverty reduction, says half of people who menstruate in B.C. have struggled to buy products at some point in their lives.

  Health

  May 27, 2022