Government of Canada to Provide Updates on Dental Care
Ottawa, December 10, 2024
The Government of Canada will provide an update on its progress in implementing the Canada Dental Benefit, a new program that will provide dental care to low- and middle-income families. The update will be given on December 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.
The Canada Dental Benefit was announced in the 2022 federal budget. The program will provide up to $1,300 per child under the age of 12 for dental care services, such as cleanings, fillings, and braces.
The Government of Canada has been working with provinces and territories to implement the program. The program is expected to be in place by the end of 2024.
The update on the Canada Dental Benefit will be given by the Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos, and the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould.
The update will be held at the Canadian Dental Association office in Ottawa. The event will be open to the media.
Media Contact:
Media Relations Public Health Agency of Canada mediarelations@hc-sc.gc.ca
Government of Canada to provide updates on dental care
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