Canada's new dental care plan has approved coverage for over 2 million seniors, with close to 10,000 oral health providers offering services. Health Minister Mark Holland defends the plan, while Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland emphasizes the government's ability to fund social services due to a fiscally responsible economic plan. The program has already benefited over 100,000 seniors, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticizing Conservatives for opposing it.
Over 100,000 seniors have already received care through the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Pierre Poilievre voted against it – and he would cut it if he had the chance. https://t.co/1JsthHdJbG
Over 100,000 seniors have already received care through the Canada Dental Care Plan. Pierre Poilievre voted against it – and he would cut it if he had the chance. https://t.co/qA9CQYTewE
More than two million seniors have been approved for the Canadian Dental Care Plan. More than 100,000 seniors have already seen a dentist. These are people who don’t have coverage, who need this program. So, why are the Conservatives trying so hard to stop it? https://t.co/N9AzctDuvB
The Canadian Dental Care Plan is already making a real difference in the lives of millions of Canadians. It means no longer needing to choose between taking care of your teeth and paying the bills. That is what fairness is about. https://t.co/qBdzKSKfcP
“I’m really happy to announce that as of this week, two million Canadian seniors have been approved to receive coverage under our new Canadian dental care plan. That’s two million seniors across Canada who are now able to get the dental care they need" https://t.co/JKyDIcJag9
With 10K providers offering care to 2M seniors, health minister defends dental plan https://t.co/n74Cp4zc3u
Health Minister Mark Holland says the Conservatives are cheering for the universal dental program to fail while Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland says Canada can afford to spend on social services because of the government's “fiscally responsible economic plan.” https://t.co/OQ1wCN2VKt
Health Minister Mark Holland says the Conservatives are cheering for the universal dental program to fail while Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland says Canada can afford to spend on social services because of the government”s “fiscally responsible economic plan.” https://t.co/2S1DL7aChC
Under Canadian Dental Care Plan, 2M seniors now approved for coverage https://t.co/z4xePs1CIz https://t.co/oMYQcMtY1i
On top of the millions of seniors who are now signed up to receive insured dental care, Freeland said there are also close to 10,000 oral health providers who offer these services to patients. READ MORE: https://t.co/ngEIMBwmtJ https://t.co/ngEIMBwmtJ