Finance committee  First of all, I'll start with the question. We're not in a negotiation. I don't know where that concept came from, but we're not negotiating with the government. We're providing advice to the government about how the program should be structured, what this should look like and so

Finance committee  It reduces a lot of complexity. It reduces the whole notion of patients having to pay different amounts for different services at different times. It makes it a lot clearer and more understandable in today's world. It also covers the cost of care, which is one of the areas that

Finance committee  I've dealt with everything from individuals living on the streets, to individuals in long-term care, to individuals with significant health problems. As you age in particular, you have significant health problems. Oral health becomes a real, critical part. Not surprising, if you

Finance committee  Thank you, Chair and committee. I'm delighted to be here today. I'm the CEO of the dental association, but I've also been a practising dentist for over 37 years, and I devoted the majority of my career to vulnerable populations and treating vulnerable patients. CDA is the nati

Health committee  No. I think you've outlined some of the things we would like to see, which is better coordination between the benefits and a conversation about improving programs right across the country at this particular point in time.

Health committee  The government has started a new program, which is largely looking for therapists or to educate therapists for the north. It's certainly a step in terms of replenishing what is a very significant number of retirements in that particular discipline, particularly those who are focu