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:	John Sinclair, Deputy Chief of Staff House of Commons Andrew Evans, Policy Advisor House of Commons Bryce McRae, Manager of Stakeholder Relations Conservative - House Officers, House of Commons Holly Duggan, Director of Outreach and Stakeholder Relations House of Commons
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. Education, Health DENTAL EDUCATION: Increase funding for Canadian Faculties of Dentistry 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.