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House Hansard - 117

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 25, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 117 - Oct/25/22
Mr. Sean Casey (Charlottetown, Lib.)
  • Oct/25/22 10:03:03 a.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-31 
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the fifth report of the Standing Committee on Health in relation to Bill C-31, an act respecting cost of living relief measures related to dental care and rental housing. The committee has studied the bill and has decided to report the bill back to the House with amendments.
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Context: House Hansard - 117 - Oct/25/22
Ms. Joanne Thompson
  • Oct/25/22 1:59:28 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I can certainly tell the House that the constituents in my riding are very concerned with the cost of living, with the need to expand dental care and to work toward climate action.
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Context: House Hansard - 117 - Oct/25/22
Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos (Minister of Health, Lib.)
  • Oct/25/22 2:41:34 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we very much appreciate this question, which allows me to speak of the importance of dental care for our children. If Parliament agrees, of course, 500,000 children in Canada will have access to a dental benefit. For Quebec children in particular, there will be additional support for preventative dental care. We know that prevention is key to good health, and the Canadian government will be there to help families and children across Canada, and definitely in Quebec.
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Context: House Hansard - 117 - Oct/25/22
Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos (Minister of Health, Lib.)
  • Oct/25/22 2:42:43 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the member is absolutely right. Many of us in Canada and Quebec know that dental care is important. That obviously includes businesses and Canadians who already have access to dental insurance. About 4% of dental care expenses are paid by the provinces and territories, and 40% of dental care is unfortunately paid by people who do not have access to dental insurance. That is why all Canadians, including Quebeckers, will be able to benefit from the insurance program provided by the Canadian government.
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