Menstrual Products

• College, City of Winnipeg build on free menstrual product accessibility

  'One in three Canadian women have to choose between purchasing menstrual products over other essentials. That's a large demographic in our college community.'

  Canada

  May 28, 2024
  
• Ontario to require menstrual products on construction sites

  The change accompanies a new piece of legislation introduced Monday by Labour Minister David Piccini, including a host of changes to labour laws.

  Canada

  May 6, 2024
  
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• 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
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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
• 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
• Toxic chemicals in period underwear? What to know as U.S.-based Thinx settles lawsuit

  New York-based brand Thinx has settled a US$5-million lawsuit that alleged the company had misled customers about its products being free of harmful chemicals.

  Health

  Jan 23, 2023
• Moon Time Sisters’ menstrual product donation drive returns to Saskatchewan

  "If you're a family living under the poverty line, it is frequently taken off the list," founder Nicole White said in response to menstrual product insecurities in remote areas.

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2022
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• ‘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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• Manitoba marking International day of the girl

  Manitoba is marking the International Day of the Girl by highlighting the roles girls play as powerful voices for change.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2022