Cost is the single greatest barrier to contraceptive access. In Ontario, coverage is only guaranteed for patients under 25 years old or over 65 years old.

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In addition to being a basic reproductive human right, universal contraception is also cost-effective. The direct cost of unintended pregnancies in Canada per year amounts to over $320 million, while a national universal contraception program is estimated to cost only $157 million. This amounts to $163 million in direct savings alone.

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Studies from other countries suggest that health systems save $7 for every $1 invested in contraception.