Government of Canada to Announce Support for National Pilot Addressing Menstrual Equity Barriers

September 20, 2023 – Toronto, Ontario — On September 21, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will make an announcement supporting a national pilot to address barriers that some Canadians face when accessing menstrual products.

Date:            September 21, 2023
Time:           9:30am EDT
Location:    Allan Gardens Food Bank
                     Saint Luke's United Church
                     353 Sherbourne Street
                     Toronto, ON M5A 2S3

Notes for media: Members of the media who wish to attend this event in person or virtually must register by 7:30am EDT on September 21, 2023, by emailing FEGC.Media.WAGE@fegc-wage.gc.ca. For those participating virtually, you will receive a confirmation email with information (including credentials) on how to connect once you have registered.