November 15, 2023 | Halifax, Nova Scotia | Health Canada
Everyone, regardless of their sexual or gender identity, has the right to be their authentic self, which includes access to the care they need to live a happy and healthy life. This is particularly true for members of underserved communities, including 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous and racialized communities, newcomers, women and youth, as the barriers they face are exacerbated by previous experiences of discrimination in the Canadian healthcare system as well as a lack of culturally safe, relevant, equitable and stigma-free health services.
Today, the Honorable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced that the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Fund has awarded more than $700,000 in funding to support projects by the Sexual Health Nova Scotia Society and the Association of New Canadians to improve access to sexual and Reproductive Health provides reproductive health services to these communities across Atlantic Canada.
These projects will help increase access to vital SRH services and reduce barriers to care for underserved communities in Atlantic Canada by developing resources that strengthen health care providers’ capacity to provide these services. These projects are funded through Health Canada’s SRH Fund, established by Budget 2021 with an initial investment of $45 million to improve access to SRH care for people in Canada who face the greatest barriers to access , with an additional commitment of $36 million through Budget 2023.
This announcement reflects the Government of Canada’s belief that everyone has the right to access safe and relevant SRH services.
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