Commentary Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rolled out the Canada Dental Benefit, or national dental care plan, during his visit to Western University’s dental school on Dec. 1. “This is all part of our plan to make life more affordable for Canadians,” the PM said triumphantly. He firmly believes this program will curry favour with the general public.
While the Liberals initiated this rollout and took full credit, national dental care is, and has always been the NDP’s domain.
When the Liberals and NDP signed a three-year working agreement on March 23, they “identified key policy areas where there is a desire for a similar medium-term outcome.” This included national pharmacare, affordable housing, climate change, and yes, national dental care for low-income Canadians….