Canada Dental Benefit

• Provinces with dental benefits for kids got smaller share of federal plan

  Data shows that provinces and territories with dental benefits for all children were given less federal money per population than those that offer only targeted coverage.

  Health

  Jun 27, 2023
  
• Many Canadians lost out on federal housing, dental benefits last year. Why?

  The federal government has advertised both measures as part of its affordability plan and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has touted the benefits as targeted help.

  Canada

  Apr 18, 2023
  
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• Kelowna, B.C. dentist offers free services to children

  The free clinic was offered to children ages six to 12, a perfect time to get young kids in the habit of teeth cleaning, as well as to fix any dental problems caught early on.

  Health

  Jan 14, 2023
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• New dental benefit has rolled out to 100K Canadian kids so far, feds say

  Canada's new dental benefit is aimed at children under the age of 12 from low- and middle-income families who do not have private insurance.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2022
• New kids dental benefit now open to some Canadians. Here’s what to know

  The benefit is available for children under 12 in families that earn less than $90,000 a year and ranges from $260 to $650 per child depending on net income.

  Health

  Dec 1, 2022
• Ottawa’s dental care plan for kids would cost $703M: PBO

  The Conservatives are opposing Bill C-31, which includes both the dental benefit and a one-time $500 allowance for low-income renters.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2022