Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Health
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
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 working with the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) and the provincial and territorial dental associations to engage the government of Canada on the national dental care program for low-income Canadians. The ODA's advocacy objectives include: to safeguard third-party insurance, protect the dentist-patient relationship, and for adequate and sustainable reimbursement for providers.
Policies or Program
- Indigenous Services Canada including the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) for First Nations and Inuit, including the types of covered services and reimbursement for dentists; and all issues related to the Sioux Lookout Zone Dental Services Program and the Sioux Lookout Zone Dental Hygiene Services Programs.
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
- Jenna Berndt,
Coordinator, Government Relations and Advocacy |
No public offices held
- Frank Bevilacqua,
Chief Executive Officer |
No public offices held
- Joe Chiera,
Coordinator, Projects and Administration |
No public offices held
- Ian Farmer,
Chief Financial Officer |
No public offices held
- David Gentili,
Chief Advocacy & Policy Officer |
Designated public offices held
- Brock Nicolucci,
President |
No public offices held
- Janice Sawyer,
Manager, Remote Areas Program & Indigenous Oral Health |
No public offices held