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* You can buy condoms online at [http://www.topcondomscanada.com/ Top Condoms Canada], [http://idealcondoms.ca/ IdealCondoms.ca] and [https://www.undercovercondoms.com/ Undercover Condoms]. | * You can buy condoms online at [http://www.topcondomscanada.com/ Top Condoms Canada], [http://idealcondoms.ca/ IdealCondoms.ca] and [https://www.undercovercondoms.com/ Undercover Condoms]. | ||
* For low-cost birth control (e.g. condoms, pills, IUD, etc), you can visit a public sexual health clinic. There are about 14 of these public clinics, including | * For low-cost birth control (e.g. condoms, pills, IUD, etc), you can visit a public sexual health clinic. There are about 14 of these public clinics in Toronto, including Black Creek Community Health Centre, Hassle Free Clinic, Immigrant Women's Health Centre, Jane Street Clinic, Scarborough Sexual Health Clinic, etc. Some are drop-in and some require scheduling an appointment. Here is a [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=30865e67bbee0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD complete list] of all these clinics in Toronto. | ||
* Birth control rings, like Nuvaring, are available in Toronto. You can get them at [http://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/programs-and-services/bcbc/ Women's College Hospital - Bay Centre for Birth Control] and many other places. | * Birth control rings, like Nuvaring, are available in Toronto. You can get them at [http://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/programs-and-services/bcbc/ Women's College Hospital - Bay Centre for Birth Control] and many other places. | ||
* If you want to get an IUD at public clinics, you'll generally have a choice between Liberté UT 380 and Flexi-T, which cost around $60-65 for the procedure. Some clinics also let you purchase Mirena at a pharmacy and they will then perform the insertion for you at the clinic. | * If you want to get an IUD at public clinics, you'll generally have a choice between Liberté UT 380 and Flexi-T, which cost around $60-65 for the procedure. Some clinics also let you purchase Mirena at a pharmacy and they will then perform the insertion for you at the clinic. | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Canada, emergency contraception (also known as "the morning after pill") is available over the counter. They can be found in public sector hospitals and pharmacies. | In Canada, emergency contraception (also known as "the morning after pill") is available over the counter. They can be found in public sector hospitals and pharmacies. | ||
There are some age restrictions when purchasing EC. As reported by the International Consortium for Emergency Contraception, " In May 2008, the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) recommended full OTC access for the LNG regimen with no age restriction. This recommendation is being applied Under Common Law; however, pharmacists have the discretion to restrict sale of EC if a woman does not appear mature. All provinces follow Common Law with the exception of Quebec, which follows Civil Code, and Saskatchewan."<ref>[http://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/canada/ EC Status and Availability: Canada]</ref> | There are some age restrictions when purchasing EC. As reported by the International Consortium for Emergency Contraception, " In May 2008, the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) recommended full OTC access for the LNG regimen with no age restriction. This recommendation is being applied Under Common Law; however, pharmacists have the discretion to restrict sale of EC if a woman does not appear mature. All provinces follow Common Law with the exception of Quebec, which follows Civil Code, and Saskatchewan."<ref>[http://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/canada/ EC Status and Availability: Canada]</ref> | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* [http://www.ontariomidwives.ca/ Ontario Midwives]: "Midwives work all across Ontario in cities, towns and remote settings. You do not need a referral to book an appointment with a midwife – find the clinic nearest to you and give them a call." | * [http://www.ontariomidwives.ca/ Ontario Midwives]: "Midwives work all across Ontario in cities, towns and remote settings. You do not need a referral to book an appointment with a midwife – find the clinic nearest to you and give them a call." Midwives in Ontario are funded by the government, their services are provided free of charge to all residents - including those who don't have OHIP/uninsured. They provide comprehensive prenatal care, labour and birth care, and care for the first six weeks after birth for parents and babies. Midwives in Ontario attend births in hospital, at home, and in birth centres. | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||