Organization
Canadian Dental Association
- Meetings this Parliament
- 67
- With MPs
- 45
- Since Nov 2021
- 179
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Oct 6, 2026.
Lobbying by Canadian Dental Association: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.
← LobbyingRegistrations in effect
In-house (organization) In effect since Jun 2, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Dr. Aaron Burry, Chief Executive Officer
Lobbyists
- Aaron Burry · Chief Executive Officer
- Astha Shah · Health Policy Advisor and Scientific Editor
- Benoit Soucy · Director, Clinical & Scientific Affairs
- Costa Papadopoulos · Principal Health Policy Advisor
- Dave Upward · Head of Digital Services
- Donna Cunningham · Digital Services Advisor
- Geoff Valentine · Head of Programs & Services
- Irem Turken · GR Associate
- Lucas Veiga · Head of Government Relations and Policy
- Mishail Bhatia · GR Strategist
- Riti Bhandari · Policy Advisor
- Zelda Burt · Head of Communications
Institutions they may lobby: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Senate of Canada, Statistics Canada (StatCan), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
What they're lobbying on (24)Hide details
- DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan and the Interim Federal Health Program.
- HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, Canada Student Grant, PGWP for dental assistants, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing.
- US Tariffs: working with the federal government to advocate on minimizing the impact of tariffs on access to dental care in Canada.
- DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements.
- TAXATION OF HEALTH BENEFITS: to discuss the negative impact and strain that taxing employer provided health benefits would have on the health of Canadians and on the provincially funded healthcare system.
- SENIORS ORAL HEALTH: funding and administration of oral health care for seniors living independently and in long term care facilities
- PRE-BUDGET CONSULTATIONS: Federal investments or taxation changes to improve the oral health care of Canadians and practice environment for dentists
- PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: increased funding and federal leadership to improveprovincially funded dental programs for persons with disabilities.
- PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION AND ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT ACT (PIPEDA): PRIVACY PROTECTION OF HEALTH INFORMATION AND THE REGULATORY REVIEW: Improvement to privacy legislation to protect the privacy of health information
- ORAL HEALTH RESEARCH, ACCESS AND DATA: increased funding for research and projects to help improve the oral health of Canadians, such as filing of submissions and advocacy for improvements to the Oral Health Access Fund
- NON INSURED HEALTH BENEFITS: Improvement to the dental program in order to enhance the oral health status of patients accessing the program.
- NATIONAL TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAMS: Strengthening Canada's tobacco control strategy
- MARKETING TO KIDS: Sugar/Healthy Eating: to discuss the importance regarding regulations and legislation, Including Bill C-252, surrounding food and beverage marketing to young children. Healthy Eating: to discuss the issue of food labeling and healthy eating for Canadians and its positive impact on oral health.
- ISO TECHNICAL COMMITTEE 106: creation of international standards for dental devices and materials
- INDIGENOUS ORAL HEALTH: Programs and policies related to prevention and care to improve the oral health of Indigenous peoples.
- HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION: Increased investment and improved regulations to protect and enhance the oral health of Canadians
- HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS): Investment and needed regulations to facilitate the development of EHRs in Canada
- FLUORIDE: promotion of positive public health initiatives and achievements
- EXCISE TAX ACT: GST AND DENTAL SERVICES: Changes to the application of the GST (zero-rate) on Dental practices
- DENTAL EDUCATION: Increase funding for Canadian Faculties of Dentistry
- CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT PLAN: The Challenge Process, with regard to regulation of Bisphenol A in oral health care.
- CEPA (Canadian Environment Protection Act) - Mercury- ROMS (Risk Management Strategy) with regard to safe disposal of dental amalgam waste.
- CAPITAL GAINS TAX: to discuss the impact that the recent changes to the capital gains tax regulations have on Canadian dentists and to advocate for amendments and/or exemptions that would mitigate the adverse effects.
- ANTI INDIGENOUS RACISM IN HEALTH: discussions to promote the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action as they relate to Health, such as funding for cultural safety programs in dentistry.
Registration 951607-15732-49. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- Greg Orencsak · Deputy Minister, Health Canada (HC)
- Lynne Rene de Cotret · Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Canada (HC)
DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Read more
HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing.
ORAL HEALTH RESEARCH, ACCESS AND DATA: increased funding for research and projects to help improve the oral health of Canadians, such as filing of submissions and advocacy for improvements to the Oral Health Access Fund
DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements.
DENTAL EDUCATION: Increase funding for Canadian Faculties of Dentistry
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- Stephanie Claxton · Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Read more
HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing.
DENTAL EDUCATION: Increase funding for Canadian Faculties of Dentistry
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- Mark Holland · Minister of Health, Health Canada (HC)
- Lynne Rene de Cotret · Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Canada (HC)
- Greg Orencsak · Deputy Minister, Health Canada (HC)
- Stephanie Claxton · Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Read more
DENTAL EDUCATION: Increase funding for Canadian Faculties of Dentistry
HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing.
DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements.
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- Arielle Kayabaga · Member of Parliament
DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements. Read more
DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing.
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- Charles Sousa · Member of Parliament
DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Read more
MARKETING TO KIDS: Sugar/Healthy Eating: to discuss the importance regarding regulations and legislation, Including Bill C-252, surrounding food and beverage marketing to young children. Healthy Eating: to discuss the issue of food labeling and healthy eating for Canadians and its positive impact on oral health.
HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing.
DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements.
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- caroline belbin · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Noémie fiset-tremblay · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Read more
SENIORS ORAL HEALTH: funding and administration of oral health care for seniors living independently and in long term care facilities
ORAL HEALTH RESEARCH, ACCESS AND DATA: increased funding for research and projects to help improve the oral health of Canadians, such as filing of submissions and advocacy for improvements to the Oral Health Access Fund
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- Lydia Mackay Swiatkowska · Senior Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing. Read more
MARKETING TO KIDS: Sugar/Healthy Eating: to discuss the importance regarding regulations and legislation, Including Bill C-252, surrounding food and beverage marketing to young children. Healthy Eating: to discuss the issue of food labeling and healthy eating for Canadians and its positive impact on oral health.
DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements.
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- Sean Casey · Member of Parliament
DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements. Read more
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- Jenica Atwin · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Read more
DENTAL EDUCATION: Increase funding for Canadian Faculties of Dentistry
HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing.
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- Kody Blois · Member of Parliament
MARKETING TO KIDS: Sugar/Healthy Eating: to discuss the importance regarding regulations and legislation, Including Bill C-252, surrounding food and beverage marketing to young children. Healthy Eating: to discuss the issue of food labeling and healthy eating for Canadians and its positive impact on oral health. Read more
DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements.
HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing.
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- Stephanie Claxton · Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements. Read more
DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
DENTAL EDUCATION: Increase funding for Canadian Faculties of Dentistry
HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing.
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- Marc Gold · Senator, Senate of Canada
MARKETING TO KIDS: Sugar/Healthy Eating: to discuss the importance regarding regulations and legislation, Including Bill C-252, surrounding food and beverage marketing to young children. Healthy Eating: to discuss the issue of food labeling and healthy eating for Canadians and its positive impact on oral health. Read more
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- Donald Neil Plett · Senator, Senate of Canada
HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing. Read more
MARKETING TO KIDS: Sugar/Healthy Eating: to discuss the importance regarding regulations and legislation, Including Bill C-252, surrounding food and beverage marketing to young children. Healthy Eating: to discuss the issue of food labeling and healthy eating for Canadians and its positive impact on oral health.
DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements.
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- Élisabeth Brière · Member of Parliament
DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements. Read more
DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing.
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- Laila Goodridge · Member of Parliament
MARKETING TO KIDS: Sugar/Healthy Eating: to discuss the importance regarding regulations and legislation, Including Bill C-252, surrounding food and beverage marketing to young children. Healthy Eating: to discuss the issue of food labeling and healthy eating for Canadians and its positive impact on oral health. Read more
HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing.
DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements.
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- John Sinclair · Deputy Chief of Staff, House of Commons
- Bryce McRae · Manager of Stakeholder Relations, House of Commons
- Holly Duggan · Director of Outreach and Stakeholder Relations, House of Commons
- andrew evans · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Read more
DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements.
HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing.
DENTAL EDUCATION: Increase funding for Canadian Faculties of Dentistry
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- Jean-Yves Duclos · Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- Jean-Sebastien Bock · Sr Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Read more
DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements.
HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing.
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- Marcus Powlowski · Member of Parliament
DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements. Read more
DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
MARKETING TO KIDS: Sugar/Healthy Eating: to discuss the importance regarding regulations and legislation, Including Bill C-252, surrounding food and beverage marketing to young children. Healthy Eating: to discuss the issue of food labeling and healthy eating for Canadians and its positive impact on oral health.
HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing.
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- Robert Kitchen · Member of Parlilament, House of Commons
DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Read more
DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements.
HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing.
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- Yash Nanda · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Read more
DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements.
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- Ben Chin · Senior Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing. Read more
DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
MARKETING TO KIDS: Sugar/Healthy Eating: to discuss the importance regarding regulations and legislation, Including Bill C-252, surrounding food and beverage marketing to young children. Healthy Eating: to discuss the issue of food labeling and healthy eating for Canadians and its positive impact on oral health.
DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements.
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- Francis Drouin · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
MARKETING TO KIDS: Sugar/Healthy Eating: to discuss the importance regarding regulations and legislation, Including Bill C-252, surrounding food and beverage marketing to young children. Healthy Eating: to discuss the issue of food labeling and healthy eating for Canadians and its positive impact on oral health. Read more
DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements.
HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing.
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- Jean Sebastien Bock · Sr Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Read more
HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing.
DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements.
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- Stephanie Claxton · Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Read more
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Reported by Dr. Aaron Burry · In-house (organization)
- Stephen Ellis · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
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