For Immediate Release – March 8, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) is pleased to announce a significant initiative aimed at supporting menstrual health and fostering inclusivity within the air terminal building at Victoria International Airport (YYJ) by partnering with a women-led company.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
YYJ recognized the importance of addressing this essential need ahead of the December 2023 Labour Code mandate requiring federally regulated organizations to provide period care products and installed free period care product dispensers last November into primary pre and post-security washrooms. Today, International Women\u2019s Day, is a fitting time to highlight this partnership and demonstrate a new standard for airport facilities across the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We are committed to creating a workplace and travel environment that prioritizes the well-being and dignity of all individuals,” said Elizabeth M. Brown, VAA President and CEO. “The installation of period care product dispensers reflects our dedication to supporting menstrual health and promoting inclusivity within our community.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
YYJ partnered with Victoria-based brand joni, a leading provider of biodegradable and organic period care products, for this initiative. By choosing joni, YYJ emphasizes its commitment not only to environmental sustainability but also supporting women-led companies. The decision aligns with YYJ’s ongoing efforts to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into its operations and to foster Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“By installing joni freevend commercial dispensers, YYJ creates more equitable spaces for workers and travellers. As a woman-led business, we appreciate the partnership and YYJ\u2019s commitment to sustainability and accessibility when it comes to menstrual care solutions in public washrooms,\u201d said Linda Biggs, CEO and co-founder of joni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n