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House Hansard - 188

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 1, 2023 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 188 - May/1/23
Mr. Brian Masse (Windsor West, NDP)
  • May/1/23 12:07:03 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-47 
Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask a question with regard to the implementation of dental care. It is really important that the expansion take place as soon as possible. A number of seniors and persons with disabilities in my riding have been without these services and supports. I would like to ask the government about the prioritization of that and on ensuring that we are going to have it as quickly as possible, as well as other supports; obviously, cost of living has been added by the NDP. Dental care affects people's overall life, not just their teeth. In particular, could the minister give more specifics in terms of expectations and deliverables for dental care?
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Context: House Hansard - 188 - May/1/23
Mr. Brian Masse
  • May/1/23 12:21:57 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-47 
Mr. Speaker, we know that over 100 MPs have already spoken at this stage of the bill. Over 50 years ago, Tommy Douglas sought to have health care as a primary condition of being a Canadian citizen and dental care was part of that vision. I would like the minister to elaborate on people such as seniors and persons with disabilities who will not get proper service, or must wait for root canals and other dental care. How much longer they will have to wait in pain is a reality we face. I would like to see those types of service expedited. They have waited long enough and it does affect their overall health.
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