By Canadian Press

Feds seek dental care program ideas from industry, no details on shape it will take

Jul 25, 2022 | 1:23 PM

OTTAWA — The federal government has asked the private sector to weigh in on how companies could play a role in Canada’s national dental care plan. 

The Liberals set aside $5.3 billion over the next five years to launch a dental care program for uninsured low- and middle-income families, starting with kids under the age of 12 by the end of this year.

The program is a key part of the confidence and supply deal the Liberals signed with the NDP to stave off a potential election until June 2025.

The government has issued a formal request for information, seeking input from industry players between now and Aug. 22.

In a statement, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says the responses from various companies, along with consultations with provinces and territories, will inform federal decisions about how to proceed.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 25, 2022.

Laura Osman, The Canadian Press