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AccessBC | Campaign for Free Prescription Contraception in BC

AccessBC @accessbc.bsky.social · Aug 6

IMPORTANT!!!

Your access to healthcare shouldn’t depend on your postal code! Join our letter writing campaign to tell Carney it is unacceptable that he isn’t committing to new pharmacare deals promised under Bill C-64.

www.accessbc.org

AccessBC is a group of people from around British Columbia who are concerned with removing barriers to accessing prescription contraception. It's time for free prescription contraception in BC.

Advocates question fairness as federal government backs away from pharmacare program

AccessBC @accessbc.bsky.social · Jul 30

The federal government must follow through on funding Pharmacare for ALL Canadians!

www.timescolonist.com/national-new...

OTTAWA — Reproductive health advocates say the federal government's failure to commit to funding pharmacare in all provinces and territories is leaving people with a lot of uncertainty, and could crea...

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AccessBC @accessbc.bsky.social · Jul 29

ACCOUNTABILITY TIME!

Carney is backing away from Pharmacare. Everyday Canadians deserve equitable attention from the federal government, us as individuals matter just as much as the macro issues in this country!

www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...

Health advocates shocked as Carney Liberals back away from pharmacare program

Health advocates say they’re shocked to hear the federal government may not sign more pharmacare funding deals, which would leave coverage uneven across the country.

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AccessBC @accessbc.bsky.social · Jul 21

African women face significant barriers in accessing contraception, including clinic access, cultural pressure from their husband, and cost. nation.africa/kenya/news/g...

Donate to support AccessBC

AccessBC @accessbc.bsky.social · Jun 28

In preparation for the launch of our new campaign for pain management for IUD insertions we are asking for stories! If you have a story about an IUD experience that you would like to share, go to our website www.accessbc.org and click the ‘Share Your Story’ link at the bottom of the pages.

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AccessBC @accessbc.bsky.social · Jun 16

We are raising funds to continue our advocacy campaigns. If you care about reproductive justice, please consider donating through our link!

www.accessbc.org/donate-1

We are a group of young people from around British Columbia who are concerned with removing barriers to accessing prescription contraception. We are running this campaign out of pocket and on a shoe s...

AccessBC @accessbc.bsky.social · Jun 14

In preparation for the launch of our new pain management for IUD insertion campaign, we are collecting stories. If you would like to share an experience with an IUD go to our homepage at www.accessbc.org and click the “Share Your Story” link at the bottom of the page. Thank you!

AccessBC @accessbc.bsky.social · Jun 9

Sara Sunderji presented our new campaign to the 2025 BC Budget Consultation last Wednesday, and did an amazing job! We will be advocating for pain management for IUD insertions! Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date with what we are doing!

AccessBC @accessbc.bsky.social · May 22

Slogan contest!!!

Hey friends, we are looking for a slogan to go with this awesome graphic that reflects our fundamental Canadian values, specifically reproductive justice! So please shoot us your ideas!

AccessBC @accessbc.bsky.social · Apr 28

Today’s the day to vote! www.elections.ca to register and find polling locations and hours.

2SLGBTQ+ Canadians want politicians this federal election to commit to safeguarding rights | CBC News

AccessBC @accessbc.bsky.social · Apr 22

Action Canada is sounding the alarm on the political leaders not addressing healthcare in their messaging.

www.actioncanadashr.org/news/2025-04...

AccessBC @accessbc.bsky.social · Apr 20

Expand Pharmacare across the country!

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AccessBC @accessbc.bsky.social · Apr 19

We need to remember our vulnerable populations during this election.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

With Canada's 45th federal election two weeks away, 2SLGBTQ+ voters, community organizations and experts say tariffs have overshadowed the salient issues against a rising transphobic and anti-queer rh...

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These abortion abolitionists want women who get abortion to face criminal charges

AccessBC @accessbc.bsky.social · Apr 18

Criminal charges for women who seek abortion? This is regressive ideology that infringes on our right to reproductive autonomy!

www.newwestrecord.ca/health/these...

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Kristan Hawkins, president of the national anti-abortion group Students for Life, tours college campuses, she has grown accustomed to counterprotests from abortion rights activist...

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AccessBC @accessbc.bsky.social · Apr 16

We need to hold Carney accountable for pharmacare!

canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/04/14/p...

Pharmacare’s future

Carney’s stance on pharmacare will show whose side he’s on.

canadahealthwatch.ca

AccessBC Campaign celebrates second anniversary of free prescription contraception in BC

AccessBC @accessbc.bsky.social · Apr 15

We want healthcare funding part of our parties platforms!

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AccessBC @accessbc.bsky.social · Apr 1

We are marking the 2nd anniversary of free prescription contraception in BC! Over 300,000 people have been helped! That’s cause for celebration! 🥳

Check out our media advisory and if you’re feeling a bit generous while you’re there, consider donating!

www.accessbc.org/2ndanniversary

The AccessBC Campaign is celebrating the second anniversary of free prescription contraception in British Columbia. As national pharmacare, which includes coverage of prescription contraception, rolls...

Government of Canada signs pharmacare agreement with Yukon to improve universal access to free medications

AccessBC @accessbc.bsky.social · Mar 21

Amazing news today!!! Yukon has signed on to Pharmacare!! A huge win toward health equity and access for all Canadians!!!

www.canada.ca/en/health-ca...

Today, Member of Parliament Brendan Hanley, on behalf of the Honourable Kamal Khera, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Tracy-Anne McPhee, Yukon’s Minister of Health and Social Services, ...

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AccessBC @accessbc.bsky.social · Mar 15

It is unacceptable that the new Prime Minister eliminated the cabinet position of Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth (WAGE). We demand better!

www.criaw-icref.ca/statements/j...

Joint News Release on Minister of WAGE - CRIAW

Canadian Government Eliminates Minister for Women and Gender Equality Amid United Nations Women’s Rights Summit For Immediate Release New York UNHQ – It is unacceptable that the new Canadian Prime M...

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AccessBC @accessbc.bsky.social · Mar 8

Happy international women’s day!

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AccessBC @accessbc.bsky.social · Mar 7

AccessBC Celebrates BC Signing of Pharmacare Agreement

On the morning of March 6th, federal Minister of Health Mark Holland and the provincial Minister of Health Josie Osborne announced the signing of a pharmacare agreement between their respective govern...