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House Hansard - 106

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 3, 2022 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 106 - Oct/3/22
Ms. Rachel Blaney (North Island—Powell River, NDP)
  • Oct/3/22 1:42:48 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-31 
Madam Speaker, I just want to share with the House that I recently had some constituents come into my office. It was a larger family. One of the children was complaining again and again of having some pain. When we dug down a little more, we found out that the reason this child was in pain was an infected tooth. The family was very ashamed to share that they did not have the money to afford to get help. This is not an unusual story in this country. We know that there are a lot of families out there today that cannot make sure their kids get very basic dental care. They are working hard but they do not have the resources to get it done. It is hard to be someone who loves their child but is not able to get them the support they need. Often, when they do, they have to take them to the hospital and the only option is to have a tooth completely removed. I am wondering if the hon. member could please explain to Canadians with children under 12 why they do not deserve health care for their mouths.
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