The federal government has asked the private sector to weigh in on how companies could play a role in Canada’s national dental-care plan.
The Liberals set aside $5.3 billion over the next five years to launch a dental-care program for uninsured low- and middle-income families.
The have committed to starting with kids under the age of 12 in households with an annual income of less than $90,000 by the end of this year, with plans to extend coverage to under-18-year-olds, seniors, and persons living with disabilities in 2023.
The program is a key part of the confidence and supply deal the Liberals signed with the NDP to stave off a potential election until June 2025….