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Monthly Communication Report

372542-685092

Organization: BC Dental Association
Associated registration: 956430-372542-15
Communication date: 2026-05-14
Posted date: 2026-05-15

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication: Wade Grant, Member of Parliament
House of Commons
 
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Subject matter Detail
Education, Employment and Training Advocate to address the staff shortage crisis by requesting the federal government extends an exemption to dental assisting training programs from the proposed eligibility limitations under the Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students for the 2026 to 2027 school year.
Health Advocate to ensure the Canadian Dental Care Plan is fair, transparent, and sustainable for dental providers to administer, and that the plan continues to provide comprehensive care for vulnerable populations.
Employment and Training, Immigration Advocate to ensure the federal government implements sustainable solutions that prevent cuts to dental programs and ensure stable funding for post-secondary institutions to preserve and expand dental education across BC. Include Dental Assisting as an eligible program under the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), enabling international graduates to gain work experience, contribute to the healthcare system, and help address critical staffing shortages in dental care.
 
Responsible Officer who filed this communication report: Quinn Mathiesen Newcomb
 
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