A recent survey conducted by Léger revealed that an overwhelming 76% of Quebec residents are in favor of having access to free contraception. This poll, commissioned by Québec solidaire (QS), highlights the strong public support for this initiative.
QS co-spokesperson Ruba Ghazal is urging the Legault government to consider implementing free contraception to alleviate financial burdens on Quebec residents. Despite the government’s promises to ease the cost of living, Ghazal noted a lack of concrete measures addressing this issue.
Ghazal has been advocating for free contraception by presenting a petition with 100,000 signatures to the National Assembly and introducing a bill last May, which unfortunately did not progress further.
The survey revealed that both men and women across various demographics are in favor of free contraception. Over half of the respondents disagreed with the notion that contraception should solely be a personal responsibility.
Ghazal argues that providing free contraception would be a cost-effective public health measure, potentially saving the government money by preventing unintended pregnancies. Québec solidaire estimates the annual cost of implementing this initiative to be $48 million, with potential savings of up to $71 million.
Compared to other provinces like British Columbia, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island, Quebec is lagging behind in offering free contraception. The Legault government has expressed openness to the idea and is considering discussions with the federal government regarding funding.
The survey conducted by Léger from October 3 to 5, 2025, gathered the opinions of 1,010 Quebec residents, indicating strong support for free contraception as a public health measure.
