Period Products

• 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
  
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• 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
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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
• 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
• 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
• Free period products to be available in Edmonton Catholic schools

  Edmonton Catholic schools will soon have free period products installed in all washrooms.

  Education

  Mar 8, 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
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• Edmonton will provide free menstrual products in city buildings by June 16

  Before June 16, free menstrual products will be available in City of Edmonton-owned building washrooms.

  Consumer

  Apr 9, 2021
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• Point Douglas councillor leading charge for free menstrual products in City of Winnipeg buildings

  Coun. Vivian Santos introduced a motion that passed unanimously at the Standing Policy Committee, asking for a report on the costs associated with providing free period products.

  Health

  Mar 18, 2021