Montréal – At Clinique dentaire Ville-Marie, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, accompanied by Rachel Bendayan, MP for Outremont, announced that more than one million Canadians have received care under the Canadian Dental Care Plan and more than 2.7 million Canadians have been approved to be part of the plan. The Canadian Dental Care Plan is saving Canadians …
Canadian Dental Care Plan received by 1m Canadians
Scarborough – More than 1 million Canadians have received care under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and more than 2.7 million Canadians have been approved to be part of the plan. The CDCP is saving Canadians on average more than $730 through a wide range of oral health care services, from cleanings to life-saving screenings for diseases like oral …
Covering essential health care costs in Canada
Ottawa – Every woman should be free to make her own decisions about her own body. Every woman in Canada should have access to the health care she needs. However, concerns have been raised that some registered charities that offer reproductive health services to women, including pregnancy options counselling—and that are provided federal supports under the tax system—may be spreading …
Canadian Dental Care Plan
Ottawa – Oral health professionals play a vital role in oral health care. The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) allows more people to benefit from their care. Participation in the CDCP Participation in the CDCP is voluntary. Eligible providers who can bill for their services include: dentists denturists dental hygienists dental specialists dental schools and educational institutions for oral health …
Maintaining good oral hygiene
Ottawa -Maintaining good oral hygiene, preventing oral diseases and understanding fluoride is a must. The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will help make the cost of dental care more affordable for eligible Canadian residents. Applications now open for: Seniors aged 65 and over Children under the age of 18 Adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate If you have …
Feds launch new ad campaign for Canadian Dental Care Plan
Ottawa – The federal government is focused on delivering for Canadians with lower costs, more savings, and a fair chance for everyone to succeed. Affordable dental care is central to our work. The government launched an ad campaign in support of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). As one of the largest social programs in Canadian history, the CDCP will …
1000s of eligible citizens to get care under Canadian Dental Care Plan
Ottawa – The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is one of the largest social programs in Canadian history. Once fully implemented, the CDCP will help make dental care more affordable for up to nine million Canadian residents who do not currently have access to dental insurance. As of today, more than 2.3 million Canadians have been approved to receive coverage …
Minister Valdez announces changes to Canadian Dental Care Plan
Winnipeg – The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is making life better for Canadians. More than 2.1 million seniors have been approved to receive coverage under the plan, and to date, almost 250,000 have already obtained oral health care services like cleaning, fillings and dentures. Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, joined Kevin Lamoureux, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North, to highlight recent …
Improving access to oral health care
Ottawa – Regular visits to an oral health professional have proven to reduce the risk of tooth decay, gum disease and other serious health problems, such as cardiovascular disease and stroke. Sadly, some people have to choose between paying their bills or taking care of their teeth, while others face barriers due to geographical distances, physical barriers to accessing a …
Deputy PM on strong public healthcare to lift up every generation
Ottawa – Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland apoke on strong public healthcare to lift up every generation. Hello and thank you. I will begin with a few words about the Budget Implementation Act and the steps our government is taking to strengthen the universal public health care system. Then, Minister Mark Holland will provide an update on the new Canadian Dental …