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e-459 (Dental care)
E-petition
Initiated by Noor Sharana from Brampton, Ontario
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the House of Commons in Parliament assembled
Whereas:
- Many Canadians lack the means to access dental care as they can only afford dental care through third-party employer insurance;
- Young people in Canada have a difficult time readily finding full time work with benefits upon graduation as they are either unemployed, in part-time positions, or in contractual roles;
- Many Canadians live in pain and endure daily suffering as they are unable to visit a dentist, greatly reducing their quality of life;
- Dental health issues can cause just as much pain and grievances, if not more, than medical issues currently covered under Canada’s healthcare system;
- Dental health issues can worsen over time and can cause tax-payers more money in the long run as issues go untreated and negatively impact nutritional, mental, and cardiovascular health;
- A significant amount of money is spent to cover emergency room visits related to dental care, with visits only providing acute treatment and not addressing root causes. Emergency room wait times could be reduced and money could be saved in the long-run by covering basic dental care and treatment; and
- No Canadian should ever have to ask themselves if they can afford medical treatment.
We, the undersigned, Citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the House of Commons in Parliament assembled to:
1. Have the Health Committee review and assess on how to best implement national dental coverage for Canadians engaging both the public and stakeholders with a focus on preventative care and alleviating pain and suffering; and
2. Establish a public system in cooperation with provinces and territories that helps Canadians get dental coverage and helps Canada be one step closer to having true universal health care.
- Open for signature
- July 4, 2016, at 1:04 p.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- November 1, 2016, at 1:04 p.m. (EDT)
