After NDP’s 57 years fighting for dental care to be included in the Canada Health Care Act, Canada Dental Care Plan (CDC)) began on May 1! I'm grateful for the numerous phone calls and emails from my constituents who have already enrolled in the CDCP and have been able to visit their dentists or oral health providers because of the NDP's efforts.
Starting in June, individuals with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate and children under the age of 18 can apply for the CDCP online or by phone.
Since the launch of the Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP), over 2 million seniors have already signed up for the CDCP program. In the past four weeks, over 100,000 seniors have already received treatment from their dentists or oral health providers. Currently, over 10,000 oral health providers have enrolled to participate in the CDCP program.
Seniors aged 65 and above who missed their initial application dates can still apply online or by phone.
Online: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/dental/dental-care-plan/apply.html
By Phone: 1-833-537-4342 (8:30 am to 4:30 pm local time, Monday to Friday)
If you have registered for the CDCP and received your welcome package from Sun Life, you should have been notified of the date you can begin seeing a dentist or oral health provider. If you registered over the phone but haven't received your welcome package, please contact the CDCP Call Center directly at 1-833-537-4342 to check your application status.
Please note that the CDCP is for Canadians who have an adjusted family net income of less than $90,000 and do not have access to dental insurance.
Services covered: The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will cover a wide range of oral health care services aimed at maintaining teeth and gum health and preventing and treating oral health issues and diseases. Some services will require preauthorization, a process where prior approval is needed based on the oral health provider's recommendation before treatment is provided to confirm coverage under the plan. Services requiring preauthorization will be available starting November 2024.
Coverage amount: The CDCP will reimburse a percentage of the cost based on established CDCP fees and your adjusted family net income. You may have to pay additional charges directly to the oral health provider if:
For residents of New Westminster and Burnaby seeking a CDCP a dentist or oral health provider, visit: https://www.sunlife.ca/sl/cdcp/en/member/provider-search/
If you have questions about federal government programs, including the new dental care program, 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.
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.
