Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Health
- Immigration
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Implementation of National Pharmacare, specifically the ODA is supporting the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) as it engages the Government of Canada on this initiative, particularly as it concerns the taxation of health and dental benefits as a possible means of subsidizing a public program.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- Excise Tax Act, specifically the Canada Revenue Agency’s calculation of Harmonized Sales Tax (“HST”) pursuant to the Excise Tax Act, (2) the assessment and reassessment of Harmonized Sales Tax (“HST”) pursuant to the Excise Tax Act, and (3) the retroactive application / quantification of Harmonized Sales Tax (“HST”) pursuant to the Excise Tax Act.
- The Canadian Dental Care Plan and the Canada Dental Benefit, specifically the ODA is supporting the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) as it engages Health Canada on the National Dental Care Program for Low-Income Canadians. Additionally, the ODA is supportive of the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association's (CLHIA) proposal for a tax credit for small business corporations as an incentive to continue employer-sponsored dental benefits.
Policies or Program
- Health Canada's Non Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Dental Programs for First Nations, including the types of covered services and reimbursement for dentists; all issues related to the Sioux Lookout Dental and Dental Hygiene Programs, including service agreements.
- Interim Federal Health Program, specifically the ODA is advocating to expand dental benefits access to Ukrainians and anyone arriving in Canada under an authorization for emergency travel.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Health Canada (HC)
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Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Ontario Dental Association has been the leading voice of the province’s dental profession for more than 150 years. We are committed to the success of our members in service to their patients and the public. Through inspired leadership, the Ontario Dental Association advocates for its members, promotes optimal oral health, and supports successful professional lives and general well-being.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Frank Bevilacqua,
Chief Executive Officer
Organization's membership or classes of membership
The voting members of the ODA are Councillors of the General Council, composed of representatives of each Component Society and Student Dental Society. Dentists who voluntarily join the Association, ODA Dentists and are divided into the following categories - active, affiliate, salaried, Canadian Forces, non-registered retired, second year new dentists, post-grad/intern/resident, part-time/semi-retired/registered-retired, and parental.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
4 New St
Toronto, ON M5R 1P6
Canada
Telephone number:
416-922-3900
Ext.
2255
Fax number:
416-922-0398
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Lisa Bentley,
Chair, Board of Directors and President |
No public offices held
- Jenna Berndt,
Government Relations Assistant |
No public offices held
- Frank Bevilacqua,
Chief Executive Officer |
No public offices held
- Joe Chiera,
Administrative Assistant |
No public offices held
- Ian Farmer,
Chief Financial Officer |
No public offices held
- David Gentili,
Director of Professional & Government Affairs |
Designated public offices held
- Janice Sawyer,
Remote Areas Program Administrator |
No public offices held
