Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECP) Position Statement

Canadian Federation for Sexual Health supports a woman's right to access emergency contraception, including emergency contraceptive pills.  Emergency contraceptive pills have proven to be a simple, safe, and effective option to prevent pregnancy.  Emergency contraceptive pills are more effective the earlier they are taken, thus CFSH supports universal, timely, and affordable access without barriers or intervention. 

CFSH promotes obtaining ECP in advance of need. Therefore, CFSH supports the change of status of emergency contraceptive pills, specifically Plan B, to ‘Off-schedule’, available at any retail outlet, in order to improve accessibility.  CFSH continues to support increased public awareness and education of emergency contraception, including Plan B, in the discussion of the full range of contraceptives available.