Ensuring Access to Contraception for Canadian Women: A Fundamental Right

🔑Access to contraception is a fundamental human right for women, allowing them to control their bodies and lives.

💸Lack of insurance coverage makes contraception expensive, with birth control pills costing up to $300 a year and an IUD up to $500.

🆓Our plan aims to make common contraceptives, including birth control pills, IUDs, and morning after pills, free for 9 million Canadian women.

👩‍💼Providing free contraception empowers women by giving them the freedom to choose and control their bodies.

💊This initiative is the first phase towards implementing a national Universal pharmacare system, making essential medicines more affordable and accessible for all Canadians.

Why is access to contraception important?

—Access to contraception is important as it allows women to control their bodies and lives, giving them the freedom to choose when and if they want to have children.

Why is contraception expensive?

—Contraception can be expensive if you don't have insurance coverage, with birth control pills costing up to $300 a year and an IUD up to $500. Lack of affordability creates barriers to access for many women.

Who will benefit from free contraception?

—Approximately 9 million Canadian women will benefit from free contraception, ensuring freedom of choice and control over their bodies without financial barriers.

What is the significance of a national Universal pharmacare system?

—A national Universal pharmacare system aims to make essential medicines more affordable and accessible for all Canadians, ensuring they can receive the healthcare they need without financial burden.

What are the future plans after providing free contraception?

—After providing free contraception, the next phase of our plan is to deliver a national Universal pharmacare system in partnership with provinces and territories, making a range of essential medicines more affordable and accessible for all Canadians.

00:00Access to contraception is a fundamental right for Canadian women, essential for controlling their bodies and lives.

00:38The lack of insurance coverage makes contraception expensive, creating financial barriers for many Canadians.

01:00Our plan aims to make common contraceptives, such as birth control pills, IUDs, and morning after pills, free for 9 million Canadian women.

01:19Providing free contraception empowers women, giving them the freedom of choice and control over their bodies.

01:32This initiative is the first phase towards implementing a national Universal pharmacare system, ensuring affordable and accessible essential medicines for all Canadians.