Monthly Communication Report

Registrant name:	Kirk Preston
Client:	Canadian Dental Association/l'Association Dentaire Canadienne
Associated registration:	959396-379609-1
Communication date:	2024-10-21
Posted date:	2024-11-15

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:	Ben Chin, Senior Advisor Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
List of Details Subject matter Detail Health, Taxation and Finance DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements. Health DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Health HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing. Health MARKETING TO KIDS: Sugar/Healthy Eating: to discuss the importance regarding regulations and legislation, Including Bill C-252, surrounding food and beverage marketing to young children. Healthy Eating: to discuss the issue of food labeling and healthy eating for Canadians and its positive impact on oral health.