Government of Canada Provides $1.7 million to Improve Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
February 13, 2025
The Government of Canada has announced $1.7 million in funding to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services for Canadians. The funding will be used to support a range of initiatives, including:
- Expanding access to abortion services
- Increasing access to contraception
- Providing support for sexual assault survivors
- Educating Canadians about sexual and reproductive health
“Every Canadian deserves access to quality sexual and reproductive health services,” said Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health. “This funding will help to ensure that Canadians have the information and support they need to make informed decisions about their bodies and their lives.”
The funding will be provided through the Abortion Access Fund, the Contraception Access Fund, and the Sexual Assault Survivors Support Fund.
The Abortion Access Fund will provide funding to organizations that provide abortion services, including travel and accommodation costs for patients who need to travel for an abortion.
The Contraception Access Fund will provide funding to organizations that provide contraception, including condoms, birth control pills, and IUDs.
The Sexual Assault Survivors Support Fund will provide funding to organizations that provide support to sexual assault survivors, including counseling, legal assistance, and medical care.
“This funding is a significant step forward for sexual and reproductive health in Canada,” said Joyce Arthur, Executive Director of the Canadian Abortion Rights Action League. “It will help to ensure that all Canadians have access to the services they need to make informed decisions about their bodies and their lives.”
The government also announced that it will be developing a new national sexual and reproductive health strategy. The strategy will be developed in consultation with stakeholders, including health care providers, sexual assault survivors, and advocacy groups.
“We are committed to working with our partners to improve sexual and reproductive health in Canada,” said Minister Hajdu. “This new strategy will help us to ensure that all Canadians have access to the information and support they need to make informed decisions about their bodies and their lives.”
Government of Canada Provides $1.7 million to Improve Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
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