Campaigns Across Canada
We are excited to see campaigns to increase access to prescription contraception popping up across the country. Please check out, like, follow, and support these amazing campaigns.
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Universal Access to Contraception Saskatchewan
Media from Across Canada

Opinion: Free contraceptives lead to substantial economic benefits
Calgary Herald, May 16, 2023
On a broader economic scale, free contraception saves taxpayer dollars. B.C.-based Options for Sexual Health estimates that for every $1 spent on contraceptive support for an individual, taxpayers may save up to $90 in future social support. In Canada, up to 40 per cent of pregnancies are unintended and more than half of these unintended pregnancies occur in people not using contraception. The direct cost associated with unintended pregnancies per year in Canada is upwards of $320 million.

Opinion: Saskatchewan needs universal coverage of contraception
Saskatoon Star Phoenix, April 5, 2023
A large majority of Albertans support the idea of the government providing universal access to free birth control, suggests a new poll from a Calgary-based public relations firm. ThinkHQ, an Alberta public and government relations and opinion research firm, provided the poll to CBC. It found that 74 per cent of Albertans surveyed approve of the idea of free prescription birth control while only 18 per cent disapprove.

Nearly three-quarters of Albertans support free prescription birth control, survey suggests
CBC News, March 25, 2023
A large majority of Albertans support the idea of the government providing universal access to free birth control, suggests a new poll from a Calgary-based public relations firm. ThinkHQ, an Alberta public and government relations and opinion research firm, provided the poll to CBC. It found that 74 per cent of Albertans surveyed approve of the idea of free prescription birth control while only 18 per cent disapprove.

Free prescription contraception proposed by Alberta’s NDP
Red Deer Advocate
March 16, 2023
Response was positive and swift to the Alberta NDP’s recent election promise to provide universal access to free prescription contraception, says the NDP’s critic for women’s issues.
“Since we first made this commitment in Edmonton last week I’ve been overwhelmed with feedback from Albertans about the monumental impact that this will have on their lives,” said NDP critic for women’s issues Janis Irwin in Red Deer on Thursday.

Free contraception should be province’s Plan A
Winnipeg Free Press,
March 13, 2023
This common-sense approach to health care inspires hope that Manitoba might also follow in the footsteps of British Columbia, which just announced that as of April 1, prescription birth control will be available free of charge. The province will cover the cost of four common methods of birth control: oral hormone pills, commonly known as the pill; subdermal injections and implants; copper and hormonal intrauterine devices, also known as IUDs; and Plan B (the morning-after pill).

Québec solidaire wants prescription contraceptives available for free
Montreal Gazette,
March 5, 2023
Québec solidaire on Sunday reiterated a desire from last year’s election campaign to make prescription birth control products available free of charge. The party is taking a page out of British Columbia’s book: For residents of that province, prescription contraceptives will be free as of April 1. According to a report by The Canadian Press, the plan, rolled out in the provincial budget announced Feb. 28, anticipates a cost of $119 million over three years and will cover options including oral hormone pills, contraceptive injections, copper and intrauterine devices and subdermal implants, as well as the morning-after pill.

Birth control will soon be free in B.C. Will Ontario follow?
Toronto Star, March 2, 2023
Prescription contraception will soon be free in B.C. after the province became the first in Canada to unveil the program as part of its 2023 budget. The move has groups in other provinces excited and hopeful the same will happen across the country. Advocates say not only do governments save money on health-care costs when they provide birth control for free, but the policy improves the quality of life for those who need it.

Playdoyer pour une couverture universelle des frais de contraception
RadioCanada, Feb. 17, 2023
Du 13 au 17 février se déroulait la Semaine de sensibilisation à la santé sexuelle et reproductive et le nouveau Réseau de soins d'avortement du Nouveau-Brunswick en profite pour demander à la province d'offrir une couverture universelle des frais de contraception.
Amélie en a discuté avec la Dre Martha Paynter, porte-parole du Réseau des soins d'avortement du N.-B.

Canadian government pressured to grant universal access to contraception
Global News, May 12, 2022
As the Canadian federal government faces calls to improve access to abortion, advocates are now also calling for better access to all types of birth control. Canada's Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced $3.5 million for two organizations to help expand access to abortion. But that's just a small portion of a $45 million promised in last year's budget. Advocates say there are lots of other ways to spend the money, including on universal access to all forms of contraception. Global’s Abigail Bimman explains why it's a complicated topic and how politicians are responding.
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Nova Scotia can demonstrate public sector leadership in sexual health by committing to free contraception for all
Halifax Examiner,
April 12, 2022
Everyone has sexual health over the course of their entire lives. This morning I was invited to speak to the Nova Scotia Standing Committee on Health about access to birth control and sexual health services, and I used this opportunity to remind the new PC government that the universal experience of sexual health should be reflected in how the health system is funded. Yet the recently released provincial budget had hardly any new funding to address these basic needs, and there are glaring gaps in access to services across the province.

Medical students lobby province for universal coverage of contraception
UM Today News,
- Manitoba, April 22, 2021
Members of the Manitoba Medical Students’ Association’s (MMSA) student advocacy committee met with representatives from Manitoba’s three main political parties last week as part of its Provincial Day of Action. Each year, the committee chooses a health-related issue and lobbies the Manitoba government for change.

N.S. NDP proposes new bill that would see birth control products covered under MSI
CTV - Nova Scotia,
March 31, 2021
A new bill presented by the Nova Scotia NDP proposes prescription contraceptives, like birth control and intrauterine devices (IUDs), be covered under the provincial health care.
Legislation tabled by the NDP Caucus would ensure anyone without coverage would be able to get birth control under the provincial MSI plan.
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2023-05-16 - Calgary Herald: "Opinion: Free contraceptives lead to substantial economic benefits."
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2023-04-22 - Regina Leader-Post: "Murray Mandryk: Sask. Party uncomfortable with contraception debate."
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2023-04-19 - Regina Leader-Post: "Doctors, students call for universal access to contraception in Saskatchewan."
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2023-04-19 - CTV News: "'A human right': Advocates visit Sask. Legislature to call for no-cost prescription contraceptives."
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2023-04-19 - 620 CKRM: "NDP announces commitment to free contraceptives and calls on Sask. Party to implement it ASAP."
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2023-04-19 - 650 CKOM: "Group advocating for universal coverage of contraceptives in Sask."
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2023-04-17 - CBC Radio: "Should Ontario offer free prescription contraception?"
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2023-04-16 - Global News: "University of Saskatchewan medical students call for free birth control."
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2023-04-13 - Regina-Leader Post: "Med students campaigning for Sask. to offer free birth control."
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2023-04-12 - Radio Canada, Ici Saskatchewan: "Des étudiants en médecine militent pour la gratuité des contraceptifs sur ordonnance."
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2023-04-12 - CBC News: "Sask. med students push province to make prescription birth control free."
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2023-04-12 - University of Guelph: "B.C.’s Contraceptives Coverage Should Inspire the Rest of North America."
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2023-04-12 - CTV News, Regina: "'This is a priority': Group advocating for universal access to contraceptives in Sask."
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2023-04-05 - Saskatoon Star Pheonix: "Opinion: Saskatchewan needs universal coverage of contraception."
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2023-04-04 - Capital Current: "B.C. leads the way with free contraception: Will other provinces follow?"
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2023-03-31 - Edmonton Journal: "Opinion: Alberta would benefit from free prescription birth control."
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2023-03-31 - McGill Catalyst: "British Columbia’s Free Contraception Plan: A Win for Reproductive Rights."
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2023-03-29 - Saltwire: "COMMENTARY: Prescription contraceptives should be free across Canada."
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2023-03-25 - CBC News: "Nearly three-quarters of Albertans support free prescription birth control, survey suggests."
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2023-03-20 - The Winnipeg Free Press: "NDP, Tories clash in house over birth control."
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2023-03-19 - CBC News: "NDP promises some free birth control options for Manitobans, if elected."
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2023-03-19 - Global News: "Manitoba Opposition NDP promises free birth control if elected in fall election."
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2023-03-19 - The Winnipeg Sun: "NDP commit to free birth control if elected."
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2023-03-19 - The Toronto Star: "Manitoba Opposition NDP promises free birth control if elected in fall election."
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2023-03-19 - The Winnipeg Free Press: "It is a right, not luxury: NDP promises free birth control ahead of provincial election."
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2023-03-19 - CTV News Winnipeg: "'A basic human right': Manitoba NDP promise free birth control if elected."
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2023-03-19 - The Mirror: "Manitoba Opposition NDP promises free birth control if elected in fall election."
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2023-03-17 - Red Deer New Now: "Alberta NDP reconfirms committment in Red Deer for free prescription contraception."
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2023-03-16 - The Toronto Star: "Pregnant political posturing: How IVF and contraception funding could factor into Alberta’s looming election."
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2023-03-16 - Red Deer Advocate: "Free prescription contraception proposed by Alberta’s NDP."
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2023-03-15 - TVO Today: "Could free birth control be on the horizon in Ontario?"
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2023-03-14 - The Winnipeg Free Press: "Free contraception should be province’s Plan A."
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2023-03-12 - Rabble: "Providing abortion care in prison and the need for universal contraception coverage."
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2023-03-09 - The Standard: "Stevens ‘pleased’ with response to free contraception: ‘It’s simply the right thing to do.’"
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2023-03-09 - CBC News: "Sask. advocates, Opposition call for free birth control."
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2023-03-09 - Bay Today: "Bill introduced to make contraception available under OHIP."
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2023-03-08 - CBC News: "Yukon NDP pushes for free prescription birth control."
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2023-03-08 - CTV News: "NDP promising free birth control for Albertans if elected in May."
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2023-03-08 - CTV News: "A Canadian province just became the 1st to offer free birth control. Will Ontario follow suit?"
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2023-03-08 - Time Out: "Will prescription birth control be free in Quebec?"
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2023-03-08 - CBC News: "Free contraception — the intended consequences of Alberta NDP's new promise."
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2023-03-08 - The Globe and Mail: "Alberta NDP promising to fund prescription contraception if elected."
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2023-03-08 - National Post: "Ontario looking 'closely' at B.C.'s free prescription contraception plan: Jones."
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2023-03-08 - Edmonton Journal: "Alberta NDP promises to cover the costs of prescription birth control if elected."
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2023-03-06 - Ontario Today: "Should Ontario pay for birth control like BC?"
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2023-03-05 - Radio Canada: "Québec solidaire veut que les moyens de contraception soient offerts gratuitement."
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2023-03-05 - Montreal Gazette: "Québec solidaire wants prescription contraceptives available for free."
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2023-03-04 - CTV News: "Quebec should follow B.C.'s lead and make contraception free, says QS."
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2023-03-02 - CBC News: "B.C. to offer residents free prescription birth control. Should Quebec do the same?"
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2023-03-02 - Toronto Star: "Birth control will soon be free in B.C. Will Ontario follow?"
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2023-02-17 - RadioCanada: "Playdoyer pour une couverture universelle des frais de contraception."
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2023-02-13 - Telegraph-Journal (New Brunswick): "New provincial abortion network callsa for birth control coverage."
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2022-05-23 - CTV News, Montreal: "Partly inspired by U.S. politics, Quebec Solidaire pitches free access to all contraception."
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2022-05-11 - Global News: "Canadian government pressured to grant universal access to contraception."
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2022-05-04 - Narcity: "Jagmeet Singh Is Calling For Free Birth Control & Emergency Contraception In Canada."
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2022-05-04 - CTV News: "Launch national pharmacare with free birth control, NDP pitches."
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2022-04-21 - CP24: "Ontario NDP pledges free prescription birth control if elected in June."
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2022-04-21 - CBC News: "Ontario NDP promises to cover prescription birth control under OHIP if elected."
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2022-04-21 - Global News: "NDP promise to ‘fully cover’ birth control under OHIP if elected in June."
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2022-04-12 - CTV News: "Health advocates call for publicly funded birth control in Nova Scotia."
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2022-04-12 - CBC News: "Advocates urge N.S. government to make contraceptives widely available, free."
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2022-04-12 - Halifax Examiner: "Free contraception offers significant cost savings, improvements in population health, advocates tell Standing Committee on Health."
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2022-04-12 - Halifax Examiner: "Nova Scotia can demonstrate public sector leadership in sexual health by committing to free contraception for all."
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2022-04-12 - Eminetra: "Health advocates seek publicly funded contraception in Nova Scotia."
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2022-03-18 - The Projector: "Free birth control fights stigma, saves money."
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2022-03-14 - Winnipeg Free Press: "Province should support cost-free contraception."
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2022-02-15 - CTV News Winnipeg: "We want to break those barriers down': Group calls for contraceptive coverage in Manitoba's pharmacare program."
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2021-04-22 - UM Today News: "Medical students lobby province for universal coverage of contraception."
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2021-04-15 - Manitoba - Winnipeg Free Press: "Province urged to provide free contraception."
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2021-03-31 - Nova Scotia - CTV New: "N.S. NDP proposes new bill that would see birth control products covered under MSI."
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2021-03-31 - Nova Scotia - CBC News: "NDP bill would cover contraceptive costs for people without health plans in N.S."
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2021-03-18 - Yukon - CBC News: "Campaign trail notes: Here's what Yukon's political parties had to say March 17."
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2021-03-09 - Yukon - The Rush, CKRW 96.1FM: "Yukon NDP Commits to Free Prescription Contraception."
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2021-01-18 - Ontario - TVO: "Why this group wants no-cost contraception for all Ontarians."
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2019-05-09 - National - CBC News: "Offer free birth control for youth, Canadian Paediatric Society says."