Yvan Baker at the Finance Committee

On May 17th, 2022. See this statement in context.

May 17th, 2022 / 11:55 a.m.

Liberal

Yvan Baker Liberal Etobicoke Centre, ON

Thanks very much, Mr. Chair.

Thanks very much to all of our witnesses for being with us today.

I want to start by asking Ms. Sarangi a question or two. I want to start by thanking you for your advocacy for those who are most vulnerable in Canada.

The budget proposes free dental care for those 12 and under—that would be this year—with the program being expanded to cover all youth in the next year. Could I ask you to speak to what impact free dental care could have on young people living in poverty?

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