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May 10, 2023 | 10:48 AM
OTTAWA — Federally controlled work environments are anticipated to begin providing complimentary menstrual items to employees beginning in mid-December.
Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan has actually revealed modifications to the Canada Labour Code that would make sure access to such items starting Dec. 15.
The Liberals assured in their 2021 election campaign to make complimentary tampons and pads available in federally controlled work environments, and established a fund to make menstrual items available to susceptible individuals.
The 2022 federal spending plan assigned $25 million to develop a nationwide pilot for the menstrual equity fund, which intends to help make menstrual items available to individuals who might have difficulties managing them.