So long, tampon tax!
Critics of the tax have long argued that it was unfair for women
Critics of the tax have long argued that it was unfair for women
On Thursday, the Conservative government delivered a wonderful surprise to menstruating women across Canada: As of July 1, federal taxes will be removed from all feminine-hygiene products, including tampons, pads, sanitary belts (who is using these!?) and menstrual cups. Cue the hysteria! The new legislation follows an NDP-backed proposal to scrap the tax, which was tabled by the party earlier this year. Critics of the “tampon tax” have long argued that it unfairly targeted women — namely, that it added insult (spending money) to injury (periods) when we’re already in a vulnerable state (PMS). The move will hit the Conservatives’ financial reserves — to the tune of $33 million — but, sorry, have they ever experienced cramps? Those are really painful.
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