Quebec Legislators Propose Free Contraception Bill for Modern Healthcare
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 1:21 pm
In a bold legislative move, Quebec’s political representatives have introduced a bill to provide free contraception nationwide. Advocates argue the measure will improve women’s access to health services, while critics question its financial implications. The proposal comes amid wider debates on healthcare reform across the province.
S’il est adopté, il donnerait également aux sages-femmes le droit de prescrire ce type de produits.
Québec solidaire (QS) martèle son souhait de voir la contraception être gratuite pour toutes les femmes du Québec. La porte-parole du parti, Ruba Ghazal, a déposé mercredi un projet de loi en ce sens.
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