Bill gives children in families who make less than $90,000 a year as much as $650 per child
Liberals fast-tracked Bill C-31 through the health committee Monday
Critics say many low-income families are less likely to file tax returns
As of Dec. 1, kids under 12 will qualify for $650 to put toward dental care
Government plans to offer cheques of up to $650 to qualifying low- and middle-income families
Plan a key element of the Liberal party’s supply and confidence agreement with the NDP
Feds initially to send cheques to qualifying families, rather than launch full-fledged program
Feds have until end of the year to provide some kind of coverage for children under the age of 12
The plan is to fully implement federal dental care program by 2025
Program a key element of the Liberal government’s deal with the NDP to stay in power
The territory’s only hospital, in Iqaluit, is the sole place where general anesthesia can be given
