M-65 Sexual and reproductive health services

That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize individuals’ right to access a comprehensive package of sexual and reproductive health services, including a range of modern methods of contraception, free from barriers; (b) recognize that particular groups such as youth, immigrants, and those of low socioeconomic status face marginalization in healthcare which can create a greater barrier to accessing contraceptives; (c) recognize the right of women, transgender persons and other persons to make free and informed decisions regarding their reproductive choices; (d) commit to supporting the reproductive health and well-being of individuals and their communities by (i) collecting and reporting on sexual health indicators, including contraception use data to inform sound policy decisions relating to sexual and reproductive health, (ii) negotiating with provincial governments to cover the costs of all prescribed contraceptives, (iii) increasing transfers from federal to provincial governments to cover these costs.