Bringing Free Contraception Access to Nova Scotia

Bill C-64: An Act Respecting Pharmacare was passed on Oct 10, 2024. Nearly one year later, the government of Nova Scotia has still not signed a deal to bring this coverage to our province. 

Access to contraception is recognized as a basic human right but unfortunately, many Nova Scotians can’t access this right due to financial barriers; this becomes an equity issue as the cost of birth control falls disproportionately on women and people who can get pregnant. Our current patchwork system of birth control coverage is not comprehensive and not sustainable; current pharmacare deductibles are cost prohibitive; many Nova Scotians have inadequate or no coverage. In advance of World Contraception Day, Access Now NS is repeating the call for universal, no-cost contraception. 

WHEN: 12:00pm on Thursday, September 25, 2025 

WHERE: Outside the Nova Scotia Legislature (1726 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 2Y3) 

WHAT: A rally to remind the NS government that Nova Scotians need and deserve universal no-cost contraception access 

WHO: Members from the Access Now NS Coalition for Free Contraception including: 

  • Dr Lianne Yoshida, Co-Medical Director of the ROSE Clinic  

And more! 

For more information: Contact Natasha Hines (902) 717-2956 or natasha_hines@outlook.com

Grace Szucs