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Submissions
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The Canadian Dental Association advocates on behalf of the dental profession by engaging with the federal government, parliamentary committees, and other decision-makers on key issues affecting access to care, oral health policy, and the sustainability of the profession.
Through government submissions, briefs, policy statements, position papers, and committee appearances, CDA provides evidence-informed recommendations to support better oral health outcomes and strengthen Canada’s health care system.
2026
- Written Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance: Pre-Budget Consultation
- Written Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance: National School Food Program
2025
- Written Submission to the Standing Committee on Health: Addressing Workforce Challenges in the Oral Health Workforce
- Written Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance: Pre-Budget Consultation
2024
- Written Submission to the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology: Bill C-252
- Written Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance: Pre-Budget Consultation
- Joint Submission for Extended Healthcare Professionals Coalition
2023
2022
- Written Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance: Pre-Budget Consultation
- Joint Submission for Extended Healthcare Professionals Coalition
- Written Submission to the Standing Committee on Health: Study on Children’s Health
- Written Submission to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs: Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program
- Written Submission to the Standing Committee on Health: Canada’s Health Workforce
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