This program aims to improve access to sustainable personal hygiene products. In addition to facilitating access to quality products, it meets the needs of a growing population of citizens concerned about the environmental impact of their consumption.
The City reimburses 50% of the purchase price, up to a maximum of :
- 100 for purchases made in a Quebec store
- 75 for purchases made from a retailer outside Quebec
Eligible products
- Menstrual discs
- Menstrual cups
- Menstrual panties
- Washable pantiliners
- Menstrual swimwear
- Washable sanitary towels
- Washable incontinence pants
Eligibility criteria
- Be a resident of Brossard ;
- Apply no later than 12 months after purchase of reusable feminine hygiene products;
- Undertake to use reusable hygiene products (declaration on honour);
- Limit of one grant application per address, per year. A request may contain several products.
Documents to be prepared
- Proof of residence (e.g. driver’s license, electricity bill, municipal tax bill)
- Proof of purchase
- The following items must appear on the invoice:
- Date of purchase
- Dealer name and contact details
- List of purchased items
- Total cost
Payment and deadlines
- A cheque will be mailed to the address on the application form.
- Processing times are 30 to 40 working days from the date of receipt.
- Limited number of registrations, while funds last.
- Requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Did you know?
As of July 1, 2015, GST and QST no longer apply to feminine hygiene products, such as sanitary pads, tampons, menstrual cups, among others. This is why taxes on products purchased abroad are not eligible.
A significant environmental impact
It is estimated that a menstruating person will use between 5,000 and 15,000 tampons or sanitary pads in the course of her life. This represents 96 kg (212 lb) of waste. The City has created this subsidy program, since the cost of reusable protection can be a barrier to changing habits.
