CDA Days on the Hill 2024

On October 21-22, 2024, the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) conducted its Days on the Hill event at the Parliament of Canada. The event is an annual advocacy initiative where CDA representatives meet with key decision-makers within the federal government to discuss matters that impact dentistry and the oral health of Canadians.

In this CDA Oasis discussion, Lucas Veiga, CDA’s Head of Government Relations and Policy, discusses the key issues that were addressed and outlines CDA’s recommendations to the federal government.

This year’s agenda included:

• • • De-insurance
    • Dental workforce challenges
    • Children’s oral health