Menstrual Products

• 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
  
• 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
• 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
• Manitoba’s menstrual product plan will reduce stigma, financial barriers, minister says

  Rochelle Squires announced a plan Thursday to put period products in schools, domestic violence shelters and resource centres, reducing stigma and financial strain.

  Health

  Sep 15, 2022
• Manitoba strikes deal with drugstore chain to supply free menstrual products

  The Manitoba government plans to make millions of menstrual products available for free at schools, women's shelters and resource centres across the province.

  Health

  Sep 14, 2022
• 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
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• 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
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• Budget 2022: 4 things that will affect your pocketbook

  The 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.

  Money

  Apr 7, 2022