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House Hansard - 188

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 1, 2023 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 188 - May/1/23
Mr. Brian Masse (Windsor West, NDP)
  • May/1/23 12:07:03 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-47 
Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask a question with regard to the implementation of dental care. It is really important that the expansion take place as soon as possible. A number of seniors and persons with disabilities in my riding have been without these services and supports. I would like to ask the government about the prioritization of that and on ensuring that we are going to have it as quickly as possible, as well as other supports; obviously, cost of living has been added by the NDP. Dental care affects people's overall life, not just their teeth. In particular, could the minister give more specifics in terms of expectations and deliverables for dental care?
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Context: House Hansard - 188 - May/1/23
Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson
  • May/1/23 12:07:40 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-47 
Mr. Speaker, that is an important question. The move forward with respect to dental care is extremely important. I agree it is a health issue, not just a teeth issue. It is a huge priority for us to actually get this to implementation. The first step is of course getting the budget and the budget implementation bill passed through the House. I want to express our appreciation for the constructive work that has been done on dental care.
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Context: House Hansard - 188 - May/1/23
Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson
  • May/1/23 12:22:38 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-47 
Mr. Speaker, my hon. colleague is absolutely right. I am probably one of the few members of this House who actually knew Tommy Douglas personally. It was part of Tommy Douglas' vision for medicare, more generally, to ensure that health issues, dental being a health issue, were addressed. In fact, Saskatchewan for a long time, led the way. Allan Blakeney brought out a dental care program in every school in the province to ensure that children had their teeth treated. It was eliminated by then Conservative premier Grant Devine. This is an important step forward from a health perspective and we are very much committed to moving forward.
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