Canada Launches Free Dental Care for Everyone
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a new federal initiative aimed at helping Canadians access affordable dental care. To qualify, applicants must meet four strict requirements, including having no private dental insurance, filing taxes, meeting income thresholds, and being a Canadian resident for tax purposes. In this post, we break down each eligibility rule, explain how income is assessed, and clarify what happens if you already have government dental coverage. Find out if you or your family qualify for this much-needed benefit.