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Canada to cover cost of contraception and diabetes drugs (www.bbc.com)
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The federal government estimates that nine million Canadian women of reproductive age will have access to common types of contraception under the plan.

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[–] GreeNRG 16 points 4 days ago (1 children)

This is good news. Giving women access to contraceptive is a right step towards gender equality.

[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 4 points 4 days ago

Yeah it’s a great move.

Next step is free medical care for everyone and abolishing private insurance.