menstrual products
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Free menstrual products available in City of Mississauga operated facilities by end of OctoberThe City of Mississauga tells Global News that the free menstrual product dispensing machines will be stocked with both pads and tampons.CanadaSep 27
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Manitoba’s menstrual product plan will reduce stigma, financial barriers, minister saysRochelle Squires announced a plan Thursday to put period products in schools, domestic violence shelters and resource centres, reducing stigma and financial strain.HealthSep 15
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Manitoba strikes deal with drugstore chain to supply free menstrual productsThe Manitoba government plans to make millions of menstrual products available for free at schools, women's shelters and resource centres across the province.HealthSep 14
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B.C. aims to end ‘period poverty,’ expand access to menstrual productsNicholas 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.HealthMay 27
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National menstrual equity pilot project included in federal budgetOver six months since the Liberals committed to creating a menstrual equity fund, the federal government has proposed the pilot project in its 2022 budget.EconomyApr 8
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Budget 2022: 4 things that will affect your pocketbookThe 2022 federal budget outlined a few measures that could help Canadians struggling with the soaring cost of living, including plans for a one-time $500 payment and dental care.MoneyApr 7
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Burlington addresses ‘period poverty’ through pilot projectMeed Ward says the initiative was started by two young women to raise awareness about period poverty and calls it a big step forward for 'equity, diversity and inclusion.'LifestyleApr 1
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Ontario student and youth groups call for free menstrual products on post-secondary campusesStudent unions and youth advocacy groups in Ontario are calling on the provincial government to ensure free menstrual products are made available on all post-secondary campuses.CanadaMar 8
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Pilot to stock food banks, rec centres with free menstrual products now underway in HamiltonA one-year pilot project to provide Hamiltonians in need with free menstrual products is finally underway after being delayed by the pandemic.NewsDec 1, 2021
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Ontario partners with Shoppers Drug Mart to offer free menstrual products in schoolsThe Ontario government says it will offer free feminine hygiene products, specifically pads, in schools after making a three-year deal with Shoppers Drug Mart.EducationOct 8, 2021
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