Disability Advocates Concerned About Eligibility for Dental Care Plan
Disability advocates are warning that the upcoming Canadian dental care plan may have eligibility gaps for those with disabilities. The details of the plan are … more
Canadian Dental Benefit
Concern Grows Regarding Companies Ending Dental Coverage and Switching to Government Plan
The Western Standard has reported that the department of health has concerns that as the Canadian Dental Benefit program expands, employers currently offering private dental … more
Many Canadians Missing Out on Dental Benefits
According to CTV News, a new report has shown that thousands of Canadians may not have received any help from the dental and housing benefits … more
Quebec to Opt Out of Federal Dental Program But Seeks Compensation
Following the 2023 budget announcement made by the federal government regarding the $13 billion in funding for the new dental care program, Quebec is planning … more
Dentists Praise Expansion of Dental Care in Federal Budget
The new 2023 federal budget has been announced and Canadian dentists are applauding the increased funding of $13 billion over the next five years, starting … more
NDP Pushing to Expand Dental Coverage in Next Federal Budget
According to CTV News, Jagmeet Singh has said the New Demoncrats are using their agreement with the Liberal government to push for more money toward … more
Alberta Dentists Raise Concerns About New Federal Dental Benefit
Some Alberta dentists are concerned about the low number of patients taking advantage of the new Canada Dental Benefit program, according to Global News. The … more
Understanding the Implications of the New Federal Dental Subsidy Program
The new Liberal-NDP agreement suggests implementing a national dental care program for low-income Canadians. Such a program could result in the most considerable augmentation of … more
Tens of Thousands of Families Have Applied for Federal Child Dental Benefit
Social Development Minister Karina Gould says 35,000 people have applied for the new child dental benefit since the program opened a week ago. Gould was … more
P.E.I. Dental Association Urges Caution with New Federal Dental Benefit
Applications for the federal government’s new Canada Dental Benefit started being accepted last Thursday, but the head of the province’s dental association says he thinks … more
Green Shield Commits an Additional $10 Million to Boost Access and Coverage for Oral Health Care for Low-income, Underserved Communities Across Canada While the Federal Plan Rolls Out
Green Shield, a not-for-profit social enterprise, is committing a total of $10 million over the next three years to help boost access to oral health care services … more
A Momentous Day for Children’s Oral Health
Ondina Love, chief executive officer of the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), was honoured to join The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, federal minister of health, today … more
Applications Open for Dental Care Benefits Touted by Liberals as Inflation Relief
Parents can apply with the Canada Revenue Agency starting today to receive the children’s dental benefit that the federal Liberals say is intended to provide … more
Dental Hygienists Praise New Federal Dental Care Becoming Law
“A Tommy Douglas Moment” The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), today praised Royal Assent for Bill C-31. The new law is the first time in … more
Federal Dental Benefit Officially Becomes Law
The first stage of the Canada Dental Benefit officially became law Thursday night after Bill C-31 passed its final reading in the Senate and received … more
Federal Dental Care Benefit Gets Go-ahead From House of Commons
The Liberals dental-care benefit bill passed third reading Thursday in the House of Commons despite opposition from the Conservatives and Bloc Québécois. The bill passed … more
New Dental Benefit Vulnerable to Fraud Without Verification Measures: PBO
The Liberals’ proposed dental care benefit is susceptible to fraud if verification measures aren’t put in place, Canada’s Parliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux warned Tuesday … more
Proposed Dental Benefit for Children Would Cost $703M: PBO
Parliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux says Ottawa’s proposed dental benefit for children under the age of 12 would cost $703 million over the next three … more
Conservatives Push to Quash Dental Care Bill as Parliament Debates 2nd Reading
Federal Conservatives say the Liberal dental-care and rental-housing relief legislation will only add to inflation without providing relief from the rising cost of living. MPs today are … more
Trudeau Announces First Steps on Dental Care, Boosts to Housing Benefit, GST Credit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced new measures to help Canadians struggling with the rising cost of living — part of his government’s deal with the New … more