SUMMARY - Dental Care Federal Program
SUMMARY — Dental Care Federal Program
Introduction to the Dental Care Federal Program
The Dental Care Federal Program is a key component of Canada’s federal health policy framework, designed to support provincial and territorial efforts to expand access to dental care. While dental care is primarily a provincial responsibility under the Canada Health Act, the federal government has historically played a role through initiatives like the Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP), established in 2006.