Backgrounder Backgrounder on one year of Canadian Dental Care Plan December 2024 More than 90% (23,567) oral health providers are providing care to Canadians under the CDCP. More than 3 million Canadians have been approved to receive care. November 2024 Paper claim submissions for services covered under the CDCP are…
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December 11, 2024 | Ottawa, Ontario | Government of Canada One year ago, the Government of Canada launched one of Canada’s largest social programs to date, the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Since its launch, the CDCP has improved the lives of millions of Canadians by expanding access to affordable dental care. Today, the Honourable…
Read moreMedia advisory The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan. December 10, 2024, OTTAWA, ON – The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan. There will be a media availability following the announcement. Date December 11,…
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Supporting fast and easy access to mental health services for young people December 6, 2024 | Ottawa, Ontario | Health Canada Young people across Canada are struggling with their mental health and it’s crucial that they have timely access to appropriate services and supports in the communities where they live. Long wait times and fragmented…
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The 2024 Canadian Cannabis Survey provides important insights into Canadians’ knowledge, attitudes and behaviours on cannabis use December 6, 2024 | Ottawa, Ontario | Health Canada An important part of the Government of Canada’s public health approach to legalizing and strictly regulating cannabis is ongoing and comprehensive surveillance, data collection and evidence gathering. The results…
Read moreBackgrounder Today, the Governments of Canada and Alberta signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest a total amount of over $162 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for its residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening…
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