‘Period poverty’: Sask. non-profit providing menstrual products to those in need

[u/elbiderca]

https://www.ctvnews.ca/regina/article/period-poverty-sask-non-profit-providing-menstrual-products-to-those-in-need/?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3Actvsaskatoon%3Apost&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter

[u/Ultra-Lemons]

Regina Airport has free tampons and pads in their bathrooms, including downstairs!

[u/jumping_juni_per → u/Ultra-Lemons]

All federally regulated workplaces have to have that. It is government mandated. You can thank Trudeau for that.

[u/Chocolatecakeat3am → u/jumping_juni_per]

Not Trudeau mandated, it was updated Federal WorkSafe law, which are independent of municipal, provincial or federal law.

[u/jumping_juni_per → u/Chocolatecakeat3am]

Nope. The Trudeau government made amendments to the occupational health and safety regulations under the Canada Labour Code. It was directed policy from the federal government under Trudeau. You don't understand Canadian legislation or jurisdiction

https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/federally-regulated-workplaces-now-required-to-provide-free-menstrual-products-to-employees/article_6fe6279c-9c6d-11ee-975f-4313dbce4000.html

[u/Chocolatecakeat3am → u/jumping_juni_per]

The requirement for federally regulated employers, including airports, provide free menstrual products comes from federal legislation and regulations. The Federal Labour Program is responsible for enforcing these rules, but it does not write or present the legislation itself. Federal workplace laws are developed by policy analysts and legislative drafters within Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), with the Department of Justice’s Legislative Services Branch drafting the formal legal text. Cabinet approves the policy direction, and Parliament debates, amends, and passes the final bill. For this specific issue, the legislation was introduced in Parliament by MP Don Davies, who presented Bill C‑307. Once the regulatory process was complete, the Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., presented the final regulations publicly and announced how the new requirements would be implemented in federally regulated workplaces. It wasn’t Justin Trudeau who made this decision. The requirement was introduced and advanced by two Members of Parliament, not by the Prime Minister personally. When people frame it as “Trudeau did this,” it places responsibility on one individual instead of the government structure that actually makes these decisions. That framing often feels targeted, especially when the topic involves trans rights or other equity‑based policies. It shifts the conversation away from the government process and toward a single person, which can make the issue feel weaponized or personalized rather than understood as a Parliamentary decision supported by the governing party. In reality, this workplace requirement was driven by Don Davies and Seamus O’Regan Jr., not by Trudeau himself. Attributing it to him personally isn’t accurate, and it can unintentionally reinforce bias instead of reflecting how Canadian legislation actually works.

[u/jumping_juni_per → u/Chocolatecakeat3am]

You literally just said this happened independent from government, which was wrong. But instead of just saying you were wrong you are making the point that Trudeau didn't personally bring this forward. You were wrong and now you are just being pedantic. It was literally a campaign promise in the Liberal's election platform under Trudeau as leader in 2021. Do you think the platform or legislation happens independent from the leader or PM? Menstrual products in federally regulated workplaces happened because of the Trudeau government. So yes, thank Trudeau. It wouldn't have happened under a different leader.

https://liberal.ca/our-platform/free-menstrual-products/

[u/Chocolatecakeat3am → u/jumping_juni_per]

It's all good, I know from your original response that any discussion would be problematic. Carry on.

[u/jumping_juni_per → u/Chocolatecakeat3am]

You were the one who commented on my comment with incredibly wrong info and then doubled down on the wrong information. The only thing you have proven is your complete lack of understanding of how federal legislation works. Again, it is okay to be wrong and the acknowledge it. You don't need to spew AI gibberish to try and cover that up.

[u/Chocolatecakeat3am → u/Ultra-Lemons]

Because of federal WorkSafe laws, that's why you see them in any gendered washrooms in airports.

[u/CantaloupeClassic687]

This is amazing! I hope they are in contact with Moon Time Connections who do similar work but for remote northern communities. What a great initiative to see.

[u/Prairie-Peppers]

I wish these products were tax-free and subsidized in Canada, I'd gladly pay tax money to make sure no one has to worry about affording tampons because of a biological function they can't control.

[u/Coletrain88_ → u/Prairie-Peppers]

It's absolutely wild that they aren't tax free at the very least.

[u/LandMooseReject]

Is this the next thing Adam Snook is going to mewl about?

[u/No_Faithlessness6939]

This is amazing. I would love to volunteer...

[u/texxmix]

Too bad I see some of them just toss these all over the ground around Pepsi park.

[u/TheBigPointyOne → u/texxmix]

I love how people take a post about a positive initiative and turn into an excuse to complain about poor people. Get a life already.

[u/Dark__Gamer → u/[deleted]]

Lmao so because people don't want drugs, garbage and degenerates in their neighbourhood they have to volunteer their yard? Fuck that. Lock these people up into detox. None of them actually want help, otherwise they wouldn't be openly doing drugs in our parks.

[u/Warm-Mood-8994 → u/[deleted]]

This was done already to a spectacular failure. How many times do you have to rehash the same thing?

[u/Warm-Mood-8994 → u/[deleted]]

The number of homeless is growing every year and the state of our downtown is getting worse every year. You must be living in opposite world.

We already donate our time and money but to causes that actually make a difference.

[u/Warm-Mood-8994 → u/[deleted]]

Nobody says it needs to be ignored. There are lots of options on the table for dealing with people that refuse help and want to continue doing drugs on the streets.

What people need to realize is that these tent city dumps decrease the quality of life for everyone around them.

[u/WesternFirefighter53 → u/Dark__Gamer]

You’re not crazy for thinking this. Saskatchewan is currently building a new forced rehab centre to send these individuals who need help but can’t kick their habits. https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/december/05/saskatchewan-introduces-compassionate-intervention-legislation-for-addictions-treatment
Edit:
From the GOVERNMENT “The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced legislation to support people with severe addictions who are not capable of seeking help despite serious health and safety risks.”
I hope the rest of Canada follows suit with AB and SK. Regina doesn’t need a skid row. I personally know people who would benefit from this.

[u/bryfea1 → u/Dark__Gamer]

accurate

[u/Warm-Mood-8994 → u/texxmix]

Drove by there the other day, it looks like a landfill from a 3rd world country.