On Monday, New Democrats announced the implementation of the NDP’s national dental care program, which will save millions of families across Canada around $1,300 a year. In my riding of New Westminster – Burnaby, over 26,000 seniors, people living with a disability, and families struggling to pay the bills will no longer have to choose between a visit to the dentist or keep a roof over their head.
I have known the Edom family in New Westminster for many years. They have four children under the age of 18. Every year, the Edom family needs to spend thousands of dollars on dental care. With the new dental care program, they can spend the money set aside for dental care on rent, food, and education.
Last week, the Conservatives forced Parliament to sit overnight to vote against funding for health care services including this new NDP dental care program. No one should be living with dental pain because they can’t afford to see a dentist. For years, I and New Democrats have been fighting for dental care to make life easier for all Canadians. It’s shameful that at a time when people are trying their best to scrape by Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives would rather play games than get real results to save families money and protect their health. The NDP is fighting for you, your health, and to make life more affordable.
Canadians need a government that works for you and their family not just the ultra-wealthy at those at the very top. Liberals and Conservatives are still ignoring the corporate greed of rich CEOs that is driving up costs for hardworking people. And New Democrats will keep fighting to change that until we form government.
If you have questions about the eligibility for the new dental care program or how to apply, please contact me via phone: (604)-775-5707, or email: [email protected].
Peter Julian, MP
New Westminster - Burnaby
MP Peter Julian (New Westminster–Burnaby), MLA Raj Chouhan (Burnaby–New Westminster), and MLA Jennifer Whiteside (New Westminster–Coquitlam) are inviting the media to attend a special Flag Day rally on Saturday, February 15, 2025, to emphasize the importance of national unity in the face of ongoing tariff threats from the Trump administration.
Flag Day Rally Details:
Media Contact:
Doris Mah, Office of MP Peter Julian
Phone: 604-353-3107
Email: [email protected]
Dear Neighbours,
I hope you and your family are doing well.
It’s an honour to serve as your Member of Parliament in New Westminster – Burnaby, one of the most culturally diverse communities in Canada.
While I welcome the Liberal government's announcement of a two-month GST/HST holiday on essential goods -this initiative does not go far enough.
What about Canadians who have disabilities, seniors, and persons without an income -all the people who need financial help more than ever? I stood up in the House of Commons to ask the government why they have been left behind. You can see me in the House of Commons, asking my question here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKj_hhRuBjU