All Canadian military bases will soon be required to have menstruation products in the men’s restroom to align with the federal government directive issued by Employment and Social Development Canada to promote “inclusivity,” with the initiative expected to kick off on Dec. 15.

Major Soomin Kim from the Department of National Defence confirmed the policy. He told True North, “Starting December 15, 2023, as per the Canada Labour Code, all federally managed washrooms will be required to provide menstrual products to all employees.”

The guidelines put out by the Government of Canada dictate that menstrual products, such as pads and tampons “must be readily available in all toilet rooms in workplaces controlled by the employer.”