Teale Phelps Bondaroff
Bill C-64 passes as federal law, promising free prescription contraception and diabetes medication in Canada
November 6, 2024By: Sofia Chassomeris, News Writer On October 10, Bill C-64, or the Pharmacare Act, received royal assent and became federal law. The bill works towards a “national pharmacare plan” that will “provide universal, single-payer, first-dollar coverage” across Canada for “specific prescription drugs and related products intended for contraception or the treatment of diabetes.” A group of advocates from the AccessBC campaign “applauds this important step.” The Peak spoke with Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff, AccessBC committee chair and co-founder, for more information about the bill. AccessBC has had “the goal of making all prescription contraception in BC free” since its…
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Saanich Council expands free transit for youth
June 17, 2024By: Hannah Fraser, News Writer On May 13, Saanich City Councillors voted in favour of a resolution to allow free transit for “young people up to, and including, the age of 18.” The resolution was brought forward by the Union…
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AccessBC advocates for no-cost prescription contraception
February 15, 2021by Jaymee Salisi, News Writer AccessBC is pushing for various types of contraception (such as the contraceptive patch, implant, and oral pill) to be available to all BC residents at no cost. “Access to contraception in BC is recognized as a…
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