Government of Canada protecting reproductive freedom and covering essential health care costs
Ottawa, Ontario – October 29, 2024 – The Government of Canada today announced new measures to protect reproductive freedom and cover essential health care costs for all Canadians. These measures include:
- Establishing a national abortion access fund: This fund will provide financial assistance to individuals who need to travel to access abortion services.
- Expanding access to contraception: The government will invest in programs to increase access to contraception, including free or low-cost contraception for all Canadians.
- Covering the cost of essential health care services: The government will introduce a new universal health care program that will cover the cost of essential health care services, including abortion, contraception, and other reproductive health services.
“These measures are an important step towards ensuring that all Canadians have access to the health care they need, when they need it,” said the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health. “We are committed to protecting reproductive freedom and ensuring that all Canadians have the opportunity to live healthy and fulfilling lives.”
The new measures are part of the government’s commitment to gender equality and the rights of women and girls. The government believes that everyone should have the right to make decisions about their own bodies and their own lives.
The government is working with provinces and territories to implement these measures. The new measures will be in place by the end of 2025.
For more information, please contact:
Media Relations Health Canada 613-957-2983 hc.media.sc@canada.ca
Government of Canada protecting reproductive freedom and covering essential health care costs
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