Lobbying registration dated 2026-02-13
Registrant: Quinn Mathiesen Newcomb
Client: BC Dental Association
Targeted institutions:
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Health Canada (HC)
Government funding received:
Institution: BC Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Amount: 16790.00
Lobbying activity details:
Advocate to ensure the federal government implements sustainable solutions that prevent cuts to dental programs and ensure stable funding for post-secondary institutions to preserve and expand dental education across BC. Include Dental Assisting as an eligible program under the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), enabling international graduates to gain work experience, contribute to the healthcare system, and help address critical staffing shortages in dental care.
Advocate to ensure the Canadian Dental Care Plan is fair, transparent, and sustainable for dental providers to administer, and that the plan continues to provide comprehensive care for vulnerable populations.
Advocate to ensure the proposed federally funded dental plan is providing comprehensive care for BC's most vulnerable people.