Media advisory – Minister Valdez to announce federal investment advancing menstrual equity and affordability in communities across Canada
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 9, 2026 /CNW/ — The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) will announce a federal investment advancing menstrual equity and affordability in communities across Canada.
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