Free sexual health care in Canada, by province

By adult.ca · Updated Oct 26, 2026

What sexual health care is free in each Canadian province and territory: 13 places, 8 measures, each with the official page we read and the date we checked it.

Province picker

Choose your province or territory to see what is free: STI testing, home test kits, HIV self-tests, PrEP, birth control, emergency contraception, the adult HPV vaccine and condoms.

Province or territory Choose…British ColumbiaAlbertaSaskatchewanManitobaOntarioQuebecNew BrunswickNova ScotiaPrince Edward IslandNewfoundland and LabradorYukonNorthwest TerritoriesNunavut

How to read this table

We read each province's and territory's own health pages (and a small number of public health programs) on Oct 26, 2026. Every result links to the page it came from. When we could not confirm a fact from an official page, the cell says "not confirmed". It does not mean the service is unavailable.

• Free
• Free for some / at some sites
• Covered, costs may apply
• Offered publicly, cost not stated
• Not publicly funded for adults
• not confirmed

Coverage in this edition: 64 of 104 cells confirmed, 40 not confirmed.

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At a glance

Short labels: Some sites Free for some / at some sites · Covered, costs Covered, costs may apply · Offered Offered publicly, cost not stated · Not funded Not publicly funded for adults · Not confirmed not confirmed.

Checked Oct 26, 2026. Each "source" link opens the official page we read. "Not confirmed" means we could not confirm it from an official page that day; the province and territory cards on the full table give each official health line as a next step. Full details: free sexual health care table.

By province or territory

British Columbia

Health line: HealthLink BC at 8-1-1. Checked Oct 26, 2026.

• STI testing: Free Free and confidential at the BCCDC STI clinic; MSP not required. Source: bccdc.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Home / online STI test kits: Free for some / at some sites GetCheckedOnline: free, at select LifeLabs locations in some BC communities. Source: getcheckedonline.com · checked Oct 26, 2026
• HIV self-test: Free Free kit by mail via the national I'm Ready program (research program, St. Michael's Hospital). Source: readytoknow.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• HIV PrEP: Free No cost to eligible BC residents through the BC-CfE program. Source: bccfe.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Prescription birth control: Free Most prescription contraceptives fully covered for anyone enrolled in MSP. Source: gov.bc.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Emergency contraception: Free Emergency oral contraception covered; no prescription needed. Source: gov.bc.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Adult HPV vaccine: Free for some / at some sites Publicly funded under 27, and for some adults 27-45. Source: canada.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Condoms: Free for some / at some sites Free condoms at the BCCDC STI clinic. Source: bccdc.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026

Alberta

Health line: Health Link at 811. Checked Oct 26, 2026.

• STI testing: Free STI clinic services are free and confidential; no referral needed. Source: myhealth.alberta.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Home / online STI test kits: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask Health Link at 811.
• HIV self-test: Free Free kit by mail via the national I'm Ready program (research program, St. Michael's Hospital). Source: readytoknow.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• HIV PrEP: Free Generic PrEP at no cost for eligible residents with an Alberta Health Care card, via a designated prescriber. Source: albertahealthservices.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Prescription birth control: Free for some / at some sites Free birth control supplies at some AHS sexual health clinics, for those who qualify. Source: albertahealthservices.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Emergency contraception: Free for some / at some sites Free emergency contraception listed at some AHS sexual health clinics. Source: albertahealthservices.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Adult HPV vaccine: Free for some / at some sites Publicly funded under age 27. Source: canada.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Condoms: Free for some / at some sites Free condoms listed at some AHS sexual health clinics. Source: albertahealthservices.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026

Saskatchewan

Health line: HealthLine at 811. Checked Oct 26, 2026.

• STI testing: Free HIV testing and approved STI treatment are provided without cost. Source: saskatchewan.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Home / online STI test kits: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask HealthLine at 811.
• HIV self-test: Free Free kit by mail via the national I'm Ready program (research program, St. Michael's Hospital). Source: readytoknow.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• HIV PrEP: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask HealthLine at 811.
• Prescription birth control: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask HealthLine at 811.
• Emergency contraception: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask HealthLine at 811.
• Adult HPV vaccine: Free for some / at some sites Publicly funded under age 27. Source: canada.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Condoms: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask HealthLine at 811.

Manitoba

Health line: Health Links–Info Santé at 1-888-315-9257 (Winnipeg 204-788-8200). Checked Oct 26, 2026.

• STI testing: Free STBBI testing services are confidential and free. Source: gov.mb.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Home / online STI test kits: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask Health Links–Info Santé at 1-888-315-9257 (Winnipeg 204-788-8200).
• HIV self-test: Free Free kit by mail via the national I'm Ready program (research program, St. Michael's Hospital). Source: readytoknow.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• HIV PrEP: Free Free for people who meet criteria and have Manitoba Health coverage (Manitoba HIV Medications Program). Source: mbhiv.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Prescription birth control: Free No-cost coverage of eligible birth control under MEPP. Source: gov.mb.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Emergency contraception: Free Covered under MEPP with a prescription, up to 3 times a year; also free at community and teen clinics. Source: gov.mb.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Adult HPV vaccine: Not publicly funded for adults Not publicly funded for adults (Manitoba's "once eligible, always eligible" policy applies). Source: canada.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Condoms: Free for some / at some sites Winnipeg public health provides condoms (WRHA). Source: wrha.mb.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026

Ontario

Health line: Health811 at 811. Checked Oct 26, 2026.

• STI testing: Free Free, confidential STI testing at sexual health clinics; health card not required. Source: ontario.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Home / online STI test kits: Free for some / at some sites GetaKit (University of Ottawa study): free lab-based testing in many Ontario public health areas. Source: getakit.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• HIV self-test: Free GetaKit provides HIV self-tests Ontario-wide; also the national I'm Ready program. Source: getakit.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• HIV PrEP: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask Health811 at 811.
• Prescription birth control: Free for some / at some sites Free through OHIP+ if you are 24 or younger with no private plan; low-cost at sexual health clinics. Source: ontario.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Emergency contraception: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask Health811 at 811.
• Adult HPV vaccine: Not publicly funded for adults Not publicly funded for adults. Source: canada.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Condoms: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask Health811 at 811.

Quebec

Health line: Info-Santé 811 at 811. Checked Oct 26, 2026.

• STI testing: Free Free with a Quebec health card; some sites charge $5-$15 to transport samples. Source: quebec.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Home / online STI test kits: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask Info-Santé 811 at 811.
• HIV self-test: Free Free kit by mail via the national I'm Ready program (research program, St. Michael's Hospital). Source: readytoknow.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• HIV PrEP: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask Info-Santé 811 at 811.
• Prescription birth control: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask Info-Santé 811 at 811.
• Emergency contraception: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask Info-Santé 811 at 811.
• Adult HPV vaccine: Free for some / at some sites Publicly funded under 21, and for some adults 27-45. Source: canada.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Condoms: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask Info-Santé 811 at 811.

New Brunswick

Health line: Tele-Care 811 at 811. Checked Oct 26, 2026.

• STI testing: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask Tele-Care 811 at 811.
• Home / online STI test kits: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask Tele-Care 811 at 811.
• HIV self-test: Free Free kit by mail via the national I'm Ready program (research program, St. Michael's Hospital). Source: readytoknow.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• HIV PrEP: Offered publicly, cost not stated Offered at Horizon's Saint John Sexual Health Centre; cost not stated. Source: horizonnb.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Prescription birth control: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask Tele-Care 811 at 811.
• Emergency contraception: Offered publicly, cost not stated Plan B offered at Horizon's Saint John Sexual Health Centre; cost not stated. Source: horizonnb.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Adult HPV vaccine: Free for some / at some sites Publicly funded under age 27. Source: canada.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Condoms: Free for some / at some sites Free condoms at Horizon's Saint John Sexual Health Centre. Source: horizonnb.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026

Nova Scotia

Health line: 811 Nova Scotia at 8-1-1. Checked Oct 26, 2026.

• STI testing: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask 811 Nova Scotia at 8-1-1.
• Home / online STI test kits: Free STI Care Now: free self-testing kits by mail for Nova Scotians 15+. Source: nshealth.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• HIV self-test: Free Free HIV self-testing kits through STI Care Now. Source: nshealth.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• HIV PrEP: Covered, costs may apply Not free: an exception drug under Provincial Pharmacare; co-pays and deductibles apply (per I'm Ready program). Source: readytoknow.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Prescription birth control: Covered, costs may apply Pharmacist contraception visit is free with a health card; you may pay for the prescription. Source: novascotia.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Emergency contraception: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask 811 Nova Scotia at 8-1-1.
• Adult HPV vaccine: Free for some / at some sites Catch-up program only: under 19. Source: canada.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Condoms: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask 811 Nova Scotia at 8-1-1.

Prince Edward Island

Health line: PEI 8-1-1 at 8-1-1. Checked Oct 26, 2026.

• STI testing: Offered publicly, cost not stated Testing through SHORS (PEI Health Card needed); cost not stated. Source: princeedwardisland.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Home / online STI test kits: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask PEI 8-1-1 at 8-1-1.
• HIV self-test: Free Free kit by mail via the national I'm Ready program (research program, St. Michael's Hospital). Source: readytoknow.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• HIV PrEP: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask PEI 8-1-1 at 8-1-1.
• Prescription birth control: Free Listed contraceptives at no cost with a PEI Health Card (generic; brand may cost extra). Source: princeedwardisland.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Emergency contraception: Free Generic levonorgestrel (Plan B generic) at zero cost. Source: princeedwardisland.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Adult HPV vaccine: Free for some / at some sites Publicly funded for all adults 18-26, and 27-45 with risk factors. Source: canada.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Condoms: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask PEI 8-1-1 at 8-1-1.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Health line: 811 HealthLine at 811. Checked Oct 26, 2026.

• STI testing: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask 811 HealthLine at 811.
• Home / online STI test kits: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask 811 HealthLine at 811.
• HIV self-test: Free Free kit by mail via the national I'm Ready program (research program, St. Michael's Hospital). Source: readytoknow.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• HIV PrEP: Covered, costs may apply Covered by NLPDP by special authorization when criteria are met. Source: gov.nl.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Prescription birth control: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask 811 HealthLine at 811.
• Emergency contraception: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask 811 HealthLine at 811.
• Adult HPV vaccine: Not publicly funded for adults Not publicly funded for adults. Source: canada.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Condoms: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask 811 HealthLine at 811.

Yukon

Health line: Yukon HealthLine at 811. Checked Oct 26, 2026.

• STI testing: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask Yukon HealthLine at 811.
• Home / online STI test kits: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask Yukon HealthLine at 811.
• HIV self-test: Free Free kit by mail via the national I'm Ready program (research program, St. Michael's Hospital). Source: readytoknow.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• HIV PrEP: Free Free for all Yukoners with a health care card. Source: yukon.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Prescription birth control: Covered, costs may apply Covered under the Yukon National Pharmacare Program for eligible residents. Source: yukon.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Emergency contraception: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask Yukon HealthLine at 811.
• Adult HPV vaccine: Free for some / at some sites Publicly funded under 27, and some adults 27-45 with risk factors. Source: canada.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Condoms: Free Free at health centres and Yukon Communicable Disease Control. Source: bettertoknow-yukon.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026

Northwest Territories

Health line: 811 (Health and Social Services) at 811 or 1-844-259-1793. Checked Oct 26, 2026.

• STI testing: Free STI testing is free and confidential in the NWT. Source: hss.gov.nt.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Home / online STI test kits: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask 811 (Health and Social Services) at 811 or 1-844-259-1793.
• HIV self-test: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask 811 (Health and Social Services) at 811 or 1-844-259-1793.
• HIV PrEP: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: ask 811 (Health and Social Services) at 811 or 1-844-259-1793.
• Prescription birth control: Free for some / at some sites Birth control offered free by the Yellowknife Sexual Health program. Source: nthssa.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Emergency contraception: Free for some / at some sites Emergency contraception through the free Yellowknife Sexual Health program. Source: nthssa.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Adult HPV vaccine: Free for some / at some sites Publicly funded under 27 and for high-risk individuals. Source: canada.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Condoms: Free for some / at some sites Free condoms and lube at the Yellowknife Sexual Health program. Source: nthssa.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026

Nunavut

No 811 line confirmed. Contact your community health centre, or the Nunavut Department of Health at (867) 975-5700. Checked Oct 26, 2026.

• STI testing: Free STI testing is free and confidential at local health centres. Source: irespectmyself.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Home / online STI test kits: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: contact your community health centre, or the Nunavut Department of Health at (867) 975-5700.
• HIV self-test: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: contact your community health centre, or the Nunavut Department of Health at (867) 975-5700.
• HIV PrEP: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: contact your community health centre, or the Nunavut Department of Health at (867) 975-5700.
• Prescription birth control: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: contact your community health centre, or the Nunavut Department of Health at (867) 975-5700.
• Emergency contraception: not confirmed We could not confirm this from an official page on 2026-10-26. Next step: contact your community health centre, or the Nunavut Department of Health at (867) 975-5700.
• Adult HPV vaccine: Free for some / at some sites Publicly funded under 27 and for high-risk individuals 28+. Source: canada.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026
• Condoms: Free Free at local health centres or Public Health in Iqaluit. Source: irespectmyself.ca · checked Oct 26, 2026

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