Trudeau gov’t mandates menstruation kits in men’s bathrooms at federal workplaces

Dec 13, 2023 by Jill

by Clare Marie Merkowsky, LifeSite:

All federal workplaces, including military bases, are set to mandate menstruation kits in men’s bathrooms to promote “inclusivity.”

Beginning December 15, all federally regulated workplaces and military installations across Canada must provide menstruation kits in men’s bathrooms, according to a directive issued by Employment and Social Development Canada.

“Menstruation is natural and menstrual products, such as pads and tampons, are essential to the health of Canadians,” the directive reads. “They enable menstruating persons to take part fully in the workforce and society at large.”

The new regulations mandate that menstrual products be provided to both the male and female bathrooms. “This means that every female-identified, male-identified and all-gender toilet rooms will need to have menstrual products,” the directive alleges.

“Unrestricted access to menstrual products better protects menstruating employees and makes sure that they feel safe to use the toilet room that best reflects their gender,” it continued.

“Employers must also make sure a covered container for disposal of menstrual products is provided,” it further mandates. “A disposal container must be placed in each toilet room that has one toilet. In rooms with multiple toilets, a disposal container must be in each toilet stall.” 

Ironically, the directive defines menstrual products as tampons “inserted into the vagina when menstruating, with or without an applicator” and pads which “absorb menstrual fluids by affixing to underwear during menstruation.” It fails to explain why these products would be used by men.

Already, some Canadian military bases have enforced the mandate, according to Veterans 4 Freedom, a human rights advocacy and veteran community group.

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