Provinces are reviewing their own dental care programs as Ottawa announces federal plan

When he announced the federal government’s $13-billion dental care insurance plan, Health Minister Mark Holland said the new program is meant to “fill the gaps” — not to replace existing provincial programs. But some provinces tell CBC News they are debating whether to continue with their own dental plans.

Provinces are reviewing their own dental care programs as Ottawa announces federal plan
A dentist holds instruments in this 2020 file photo.

When he announced the federal government’s $13-billion dental care insurance plan, Health Minister Mark Holland said the new program is meant to “fill the gaps” — not to replace existing provincial programs. But some provinces tell CBC News they are debating whether to continue with their own dental plans.