The BC NDP has yet to deliver on its promise of free birth control, which could save the public money in the long run, advocates say.
Citing the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade in the United States, a large B.C. student organization is joining a public campaign to hold B.C.'s New Democrats to account for its campaign promise of making contraception free for B.C. residents.
“After the devastating news about the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the U.S., many B.C. politicians reaffirmed their commitment to supporting abortion rights, but more needs to be done,” said Melissa Chirino, chairperson of the BC Federation of Students, in a statement July 21. “These costs are a significant barrier to accessing contraception for many people in B.C. and fall disproportionately on women and people who can get pregnant. Cost is a particularly significant barrier to young people and people from marginalized communities,” stated the federation.
The federation, representing students in 15 small and mid-size campuses in B.C., claims universal no-cost prescription contraception is revenue positive, citing a 2010 study from Options for Sexual Health. It estimated for every $1 spent on contraceptive support for a woman, up to $90 in public expenditure on social supports can be saved.
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