Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise today to highlight the affordability measures our government is implementing to help Canadians save more of their hard-earned money. Starting on December 14, the new GST and HST tax break will allow Canadians to keep more money in their pockets during this holiday season.
Additionally, we celebrated a significant milestone in affordability and health care this week, the one-year anniversary of the Canadian dental care plan. Since its launch, over 1.2 million Canadians have received vital dental care. Before the CDCP, one in four Canadians skipped dental visits due to financial constraints. Cost should never be a barrier to health care in Canada, and we remain committed to ensuring accessible care for all.
I wish all my constituents and all Canadians a merry Christmas and a happy new year.