Ontario Schools Offer Free Menstrual ProductsOntario Schools Offer Free Menstrual Products The Ontario government has announced a partnership with Shoppers Drug Mart to provide over 23 million free menstrual products to students in schools over the next three years. This initiative aims to combat period poverty and break the stigma surrounding menstruation. The products, along with 1,300 dispensers, will be distributed to school boards across the province. Education Minister Todd Smith stated that the government has been working to increase access to menstrual products in schools since the initial agreement with Shoppers Drug Mart in 2021. The initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure all students have the necessary resources to succeed in their education.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 09:14
By Stef Mizzi
The Ontario government says it will provide more than 23 million free menstrual products to students over the next three years.
The Ontario government has announced it will increase access to free menstrual products in schools.
Education Minister Todd Smith says the government has a three-year agreement with Shoppers Drug Mart to provide more than 23 million menstrual products to students over the next three years.
The province says it is part of a larger effort to break the stigma surrounding period poverty, after it struck its first deal with the pharmacy chain in 2021.
The free menstrual products, along with more than 1,300 dispensers, will be distributed to school boards across Ontario.
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