Period Poverty

• Campaigns running to address ‘period poverty’ in the Maritimes

  Advocates say many people struggling with the cost of living are being forced to choose between paying for groceries and paying for period products.

  Health

  May 28, 2025
  
• 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
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• 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
• 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
• Burlington addresses ‘period poverty’ through pilot project

  Meed 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.'

  Lifestyle

  Apr 1, 2022
• Ontario student and youth groups call for free menstrual products on post-secondary campuses

  Student 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.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2022
• Pilot to stock food banks, rec centres with free menstrual products now underway in Hamilton

  A one-year pilot project to provide Hamiltonians in need with free menstrual products is finally underway after being delayed by the pandemic.

  News

  Dec 1, 2021
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• Ontario partners with Shoppers Drug Mart to offer free menstrual products in schools

  The Ontario government says it will offer free feminine hygiene products, specifically pads, in schools after making a three-year deal with Shoppers Drug Mart.

  Education

  Oct 8, 2021
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• TVDSB to extend free menstrual products program to all elementary schools

  Wednesday's announcement is the latest extension of a Thames Valley District School Board program that began as a student-led initiative in 2017.

  Education

  Jun 17, 2021