Facts
The main reason people struggle with period poverty?
The costs
500 million
Which Federal party in 2021 clearly stated in their campaign that they want to help eliminate period poverty?
The Liberal Party of Canada
The law that was introduced in 2015.
The "Tampon Tax".
Education.
One of the main groups of people who struggle with period poverty?
Single mothers
Youth
Indigenous peoples
People of colour
Immigrants
People experiencing homelessness
How many people in Canada struggle to afford basic menstrual products?
1 in 3
What Federal party doesn't clearly state their opinion on period poverty in Canada?
The Conservative Party of Canada
The law that was introduced in 2023?
How much money is the Ontario Government funding for the underground highway/tunnel?
$60 billion
What day is National Menstrual Health Day?
May 28
How many people in Canada say they won't be able to afford period products sometime in the next 12 months?
1 in 5
How much money did the Federal Government invest in the Menstrual Equity Fund when the law was passed?
$25 million
What is the Menstrual Equity Fund?
The law that ensures menstrual products are accessible and free in all workplaces.
What is a short term solution we proposed?
Reusable products.
The three main factors in period poverty?
Products, Education, Healthcare
How many people who menstruate, with an income over $40,000, have experienced period poverty in Canada?
1 in 6
The party that stated "Women's rights in Canada will never be compromised"?
The Liberal Party of Canada
Did the Liberal Party of Canada mention a solution to period poverty in their 2025 campaign?
How many people in Ontario menstruate?
Approximately 7.5 million.
How much does the average person spend on menstrual products a year?
$180
How many people who menstruate, who have an income less than $40,000, have experienced period poverty in Canada?
1 in 4
What year did the "tampon tax" go into place?
2015
What was the tax percentage on menstrual products before the "tampon tax"?
5%
How much money would the Ontario Government have to fund each year to sustain our fix-it solution?
$810,000,000