Free menstrual products must now be available for employees in federally regulated workplaces

Beginning Dec. 15, all federally regulated employers including federal public service departments, crown corporations, banks, airports and train yards, must provide free menstrual products in their employee washrooms.

Free menstrual products must now be available for employees in federally regulated workplaces
Krista Plewes stands next to a menstrual pad and tampon dispenser in a washroom.

Beginning Dec. 15, all federally regulated employers including federal public service departments, crown corporations, banks, airports and train yards, must provide free menstrual products in their employee washrooms.