Matt Strauss

Support for community water fluoridation. SMALL BUSINESSES: Supports and opportunities to help small businesses including dental hygiene practice owners. SENIORS: Ensuring that all vulnerable seniors (including those living independently in their communities and those living in long-term care homes) have access to necessary and appropriate oral health care to age in wellness and with dignity. RADIATION PROTECTION: Radiation protection practices to support the safe use of radiation emitting devices in Canada, including dental x-ray equipment (radiation safety procedures, equipment performance, and radiation protection) Promote maintenance of existing tax exemption status for health and dental benefit premiums. OROFACIAL INJURIES IN SPORTS: Prevention of orofacial injury in sports, including by promoting properly fitted sports mouthguards as an essential piece of protective equipment in both practices and games, at the recreational and competitive level. NATIONAL ORAL HEATH RESEARCH STRATEGY: Addressing essential oral health and oral health care-related research questions, facilitate knowledge translation and further knowledge exchange (Canadian Institutes of Health Research). Financial support during the COVID-19 Pandemic to support dental hygienists. Access to PPE for dental hygienists. Federal government to continue to play a leadership role in working with provinces to implement national long-term care and home care guidelines for daily oral health care and regular professional preventive care. Discussion of items in pre-budget submission. DENTAL CARE FOR CANADIANS: Recommendations to support the delivery of the Canada Dental Benefit, Canada Dental Care Plan (Budget 2023), Oral Health Access Fund (Budget 2023), and Investments in Better Dental Care Data (Statistics Canada). Consultation on potential measures to regulate tobacco and cannibis packages and products. CANADIAN HEALTH MEASURES SURVEY: Ongoing collection of information from Canadians about their general health including oral health. POPULATION-LEVEL DATA: Increased collection, analysis and public reporting on national oral health/dental indicators and outcomes. CANADA’S HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE: Addressing Canada’s health workforce crisis, including but not limited to incentives and supports to increase recruitment and retention within the health workforce generally, and to address the rural and remote health workforce specifically. CANADA STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS: Expansion of the current list of eligible professionals for student loan forgiveness to help bring more dental hygienists to work in under-served rural and remote communities that lack the primary health care they need. ACCES TO ORAL HEALTH CARE: Improved access to preventive oral health care services for millions of vulnerable people across Canada (emphasis on children, seniors aging in communities and in long-term care, people with disabilities, rural and remote communities, Indigenous communities, low-income households).

The NFA’s main goals are the repeal and replacement of the Firearms Act (Bill C-68), which was introduced into Canadian Parliament in 1995 (Now called "Chapter 39 of the 1995 Statutes of Canada"), the promotion of marksmanship and firearm safety and the protection of the right to hunt, and self-defence and property rights.

DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements. CAPITAL GAINS TAX: to discuss the impact that the recent changes to the capital gains tax regulations have on Canadian dentists and to advocate for amendments and/or exemptions that would mitigate the adverse effects. EXCISE TAX ACT: GST AND DENTAL SERVICES: Changes to the application of the GST (zero-rate) on Dental practices INDIGENOUS ORAL HEALTH: Programs and policies related to prevention and care to improve the oral health of Indigenous peoples. ANTI INDIGENOUS RACISM IN HEALTH: discussions to promote the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action as they relate to Health, such as funding for cultural safety programs in dentistry. NATIONAL TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAMS: Strengthening Canada's tobacco control strategy ISO TECHNICAL COMMITTEE 106: creation of international standards for dental devices and materials ORAL HEALTH RESEARCH, ACCESS AND DATA: increased funding for research and projects to help improve the oral health of Canadians, such as filing of submissions and advocacy for improvements to the Oral Health Access Fund DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan. HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS): Investment and needed regulations to facilitate the development of EHRs in Canada SENIORS ORAL HEALTH: funding and administration of oral health care for seniors living independently and in long term care facilities FLUORIDE: promotion of positive public health initiatives and achievements NON INSURED HEALTH BENEFITS: Improvement to the dental program in order to enhance the oral health status of patients accessing the program. PRE-BUDGET CONSULTATIONS: Federal investments or taxation changes to improve the oral health care of Canadians and practice environment for dentists HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION: Increased investment and improved regulations to protect and enhance the oral health of Canadians DENTAL EDUCATION: Increase funding for Canadian Faculties of Dentistry TAXATION OF HEALTH BENEFITS: to discuss the negative impact and strain that taxing employer provided health benefits would have on the health of Canadians and on the provincially funded healthcare system. CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT PLAN: The Challenge Process, with regard to regulation of Bisphenol A in oral health care. PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION AND ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT ACT (PIPEDA): PRIVACY PROTECTION OF HEALTH INFORMATION AND THE REGULATORY REVIEW: Improvement to privacy legislation to protect the privacy of health information MARKETING TO KIDS: Sugar/Healthy Eating: to discuss the importance regarding regulations and legislation, Including Bill C-252, surrounding food and beverage marketing to young children. Healthy Eating: to discuss the issue of food labeling and healthy eating for Canadians and its positive impact on oral health. HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing. CEPA (Canadian Environment Protection Act) - Mercury- ROMS (Risk Management Strategy) with regard to safe disposal of dental amalgam waste.

DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan and the Interim Federal Health Program. HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, Canada Student Grant, PGWP for dental assistants, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing. US Tariffs: working with the federal government to advocate on minimizing the impact of tariffs on access to dental care in Canada. DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements. TAXATION OF HEALTH BENEFITS: to discuss the negative impact and strain that taxing employer provided health benefits would have on the health of Canadians and on the provincially funded healthcare system. SENIORS ORAL HEALTH: funding and administration of oral health care for seniors living independently and in long term care facilities PRE-BUDGET CONSULTATIONS: Federal investments or taxation changes to improve the oral health care of Canadians and practice environment for dentists PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: increased funding and federal leadership to improveprovincially funded dental programs for persons with disabilities. PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION AND ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT ACT (PIPEDA): PRIVACY PROTECTION OF HEALTH INFORMATION AND THE REGULATORY REVIEW: Improvement to privacy legislation to protect the privacy of health information ORAL HEALTH RESEARCH, ACCESS AND DATA: increased funding for research and projects to help improve the oral health of Canadians, such as filing of submissions and advocacy for improvements to the Oral Health Access Fund NON INSURED HEALTH BENEFITS: Improvement to the dental program in order to enhance the oral health status of patients accessing the program. NATIONAL TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAMS: Strengthening Canada's tobacco control strategy MARKETING TO KIDS: Sugar/Healthy Eating: to discuss the importance regarding regulations and legislation, Including Bill C-252, surrounding food and beverage marketing to young children. Healthy Eating: to discuss the issue of food labeling and healthy eating for Canadians and its positive impact on oral health. ISO TECHNICAL COMMITTEE 106: creation of international standards for dental devices and materials INDIGENOUS ORAL HEALTH: Programs and policies related to prevention and care to improve the oral health of Indigenous peoples. HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION: Increased investment and improved regulations to protect and enhance the oral health of Canadians HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS): Investment and needed regulations to facilitate the development of EHRs in Canada FLUORIDE: promotion of positive public health initiatives and achievements EXCISE TAX ACT: GST AND DENTAL SERVICES: Changes to the application of the GST (zero-rate) on Dental practices DENTAL EDUCATION: Increase funding for Canadian Faculties of Dentistry CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT PLAN: The Challenge Process, with regard to regulation of Bisphenol A in oral health care. CEPA (Canadian Environment Protection Act) - Mercury- ROMS (Risk Management Strategy) with regard to safe disposal of dental amalgam waste. CAPITAL GAINS TAX: to discuss the impact that the recent changes to the capital gains tax regulations have on Canadian dentists and to advocate for amendments and/or exemptions that would mitigate the adverse effects. ANTI INDIGENOUS RACISM IN HEALTH: discussions to promote the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action as they relate to Health, such as funding for cultural safety programs in dentistry.

Develop housing policy that creates more housing across the housing continuum including increasing home ownership. Develop regulation on Real Estate sector oversight that protects Realtors and the public.

Develop housing policy that creates more housing across the housing continuum including increasing home ownership. Develop regulation on Real Estate sector oversight that protects Realtors® and the public.

Engagement with government and parliamentarians on policies and programs impacting online digital platforms and broader policy issues. Facebook’s engagement is often at the request of government and parliamentarians. Engagement with government on taxation matters, including proposed digital services tax. Engagement with government and parliamentarians on legislation impacting online digital platforms. Facebook’s engagement is often at the request of government and parliamentarians.

Engagement with government and parliamentarians on policies and programs impacting online digital platforms and broader policy issues, ranging from consumer privacy to artificial intelligence. Facebook’s engagement is often at the request of government and parliamentarians. Engagement with government and parliamentarians on legislation impacting online digital platforms and broader legislative issues, ranging from consumer privacy to artificial intelligence. Facebook’s engagement is often at the request of government and parliamentarians. Engagement with government on taxation matters, including proposed digital services tax.

ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVED AWARENESS, PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF WOMEN'S HEART AND BRAIN HEALTH RISK FACTORS THROUGH BILL S-243, AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH IN CANADA ADVOCATE FOR A MODERNIZED CHARITABLE TAXATION FRAMEWORK THAT STRENGTHENS CHARITIES AND THEIR ABILITY TO MOBILIZE RESOURCES FOR THE BENEFIT OF CANADIANS. FINALIZE REGULATIONS TO RESTRICT VAPE FLAVOURS (INCLUDING MINT/MENTHOL); INTRODUCE PLAIN AND STANDARDIZED PACKAGING FOR VAPING PRODUCTS; INCREASE TOBACCO AND VAPE TAXES; IMPLEMENT A TOBACCO COST RECOVERY FEE; PROTECT EXISTING NICOTINE POUCH REGULATIONS; BAN INTERNET/ONLINE SALES FOR TOBACCO AND E-CIGARETTES; PROHIBIT THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AMONGST INDIVIDUALS BORN BEFORE A DETERMINED YEAR; INCREASE THE MINIMUM LEGAL AGE OF SALE FOR TOBACCO AND VAPING PRODUCTS TO 21 YEARS OF AGE. SUPPORT POLICIES THAT ELIMINATE FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO SPORT PARTICIPATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, WHILE ENSURING SPORT PARTICIPATION FUNDING IS ROLLED OUT IN AN ACCESSIBLE, EQUITABLE, AND INCLUSIVE MANNER. ADVOCATE FOR GOVERNMENT ACTION TO REDUCE THE CONSUMPTION OF, AND HARMS ASSOCIATED WITH, ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS. ADVOCATE FOR AND FUND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAMS FOR CANADIANS, INCLUDING EQUITY-SEEKING GROUPS. INTRODUCTION OF A NATIONAL PHARMACARE PROGRAM IMPLEMENT REGULATIONS TO RESTRICT COMMERCIAL MARKETING OF UNHEALTHY FOODS AND BEVERAGES TO CHILDREN IMPLEMENT A TAX ON SUGARY DRINKS. REVENUES FROM SUCH A TAXATION STREAM SHOULD BE USED TO SUBSIDIZE HEALTHY EATING INITIATIVES FUND PUBLIC AWARENESS FOR IMPROVED USE OF DEFIBRILLATORS AND CPR. ADVOCATE FOR A TAX-EXEMPTION ON THE SALE OF DEFIBRILLATORS. ENSURE THAT THE DEDICATED FEDERAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FUND BECOMES A PERMANENT ENVELOPE IN CANADA'S INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING.

Regulations and/or amendments under the Food and Drug Act (Natural Health Products), as it relates to monitoring of nicotine products such as nicotine pouches. Tuberculosis prevention and control in respect of enhanced programs for First Nations peoples and New Canadians. The Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan in respect of the vaccination of Canadians and awareness for COPD and asthma patients. Regulations and/or amendments under the Tobacco Act, extend enhanced warning labels to all tobacco products, and control new forms of smoking and nicotine consumption, including water-pipes and e-cigarettes. All Aspects of tobacco control. Regulation of Cannabis with respect to protecting the lung health of Canadians, including second hand cannabis smoke and research on cannabis. Obtain increased funding for research into lung disease from the Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health under the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, with a special focus on funding for clinical and translational research. Indoor air quality with respect to the development and implementation of programs to ensure improved indoor air quality in First Nations communities. Indoor air quality with respect to Income Tax Act for a radon mitigation rebate Health Canada's tobacco control program, including sustaining government funding levels, and implementation of effective programs and policies Hazardous Products Act, as it relates to the domestic use of asbestos Grants or contributions for the provision of technical assistance in the design and deployment of new respiratory health safety training programs. Drug cost relief for Canadians with respect to a new national program for catastrophic drug cost coverage. Chemicals Management Plan with respect to ensuring ongoing, adequate funding for the program to achieve reductions in outdoor and indoor toxic air pollutants. Canadian Tuberculosis Committee for Canadian strategies and priorities with respect to tuberculosis prevention and control. Amendments to the Tobacco Act with respect to increasing tobacco taxation and penalties for contraband cigarettes (formerly known as Bill S-5, An Act to amend the Tobacco Act and the Non-smokers’ Health Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts). Amendments to the List of Toxic Substances in Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) with regards to air pollutants. Amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act with respect to increasing federal environmental enforcement powers to ensure better air quality. Amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act in respect of developing a nation-wide Air Quality Management System for Canada to improve air quality. Amendments to the Canada Wide Standard (CWS) for particulate matter and ozone pertaining to wood-burning stoves. Amendments to the Canada Transportation Act with respect to controlling the carriage of pets in airplane passenger cabins to protect the health and safety of individuals with chronic lung disease. Air Quality Management System (AQMS) in respect of approval for the final development and implementation of the proposed system with full involvement of stakeholders. Air Quality Health Index with respect to ensuring the Index is active in every province and major community across Canada.

Lowering vehicle emmisions by advocating for the electrification of medium and heavy duty vehicles Health Canada's tobacco control program, including sustaining government funding levels, and implementation of effective programs and policies Drug cost relief for Canadians with respect to a new national program for catastrophic drug cost coverage. Regulations and/or amendments under the Tobacco Act, extend enhanced warning labels to all tobacco products, and control new forms of smoking and nicotine consumption, including water-pipes and e-cigarettes (vaping). All Aspects of tobacco control. Air Quality Management System (AQMS) in respect of approval for the final development and implementation of the proposed system with full involvement of stakeholders. Air Quality Health Index with respect to ensuring the Index is active in every province and major community across Canada.

Communication regarding the competitiveness of Canada's auto sector. Federal policies as they relate to implementation of new consumer and business incentives for electrified light duty passenger vehicles, and other initiatives to promote electrified vehicle uptake. Communication regarding transportation, vehicle electrification and reducing carbon emissions, as it relates to the development of new GHG emissions reductions regulations for new vehicle purchases and other related policies and programs to increase ZEV adoption and to reduce emissions, including ZEV charging and refueling infrastructure development. Communication and education regarding Toyota's business in Canada. Communication regarding the adoption of hydrogen technologies in transportation and industrial applications, including hydrogen fueling infrastructure development. The Bank Act as it relates to the Department of Finance's Consultation on Proposals to Strengthen Canada’s Financial Sector and to proposed amendments in the 2025 Federal Budget. Engage the federal government regarding Canada Revenue Agency guidance and the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Communication regarding trade related issues, including free trade agreements such as the Canada-US-Mexico Free Trade Agreement, as it relates to the auto industry. Regulation and legislation related to reporting on labour practices in the supply chain to ensure that industry has the appropriate time and information to be compliant. The Energuide labels for vehicles inclusive of label design and required information to be displayed. Communication regarding vehicle repair related issues, including the Consumer Protection Act, as it relates to the auto industry. The Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it relates to various regulations and policies regarding zero-emissions sales mandates. The Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it relates to various regulations and policies regarding the prohibition of toxic substances. The Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it relates to various regulations and policies regarding the Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emissions related to fleet average greenhouse gas emission standards for vehicles, testing procedures and credit system. The Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it relates to various regulations and policies regarding the On-Road Vehicle and Engine and Emissions Regulations, related to light duty vehicle fleet average emissions standards, certification and reporting requirements. Public safety with respect to the illegal export of stolen vehicles through Canadian Ports. Natural Resources Canada’s Fuel Consumption Guide as it deals with Fuel consumption used to generate the Natural Resources Canada’s Fuel Consumption Guide. Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act as it relates to various technical safety standards and ministerial authority to recall.

Support input regarding Canada’s pharmaceutical sovereignty. Support input into the consultation on draft guidance on decentralized clinical trials. Support input into the consultation on Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 159, Number 51: Order Providing for Reliance on Decisions of, or Documents Produced by, Foreign Regulatory Authorities in Respect of Certain Drugs. Share patient groups perspectives on drug pricing and access to medications/vaccines/clinical trials, specifically regulations and guidelines related to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board, along with feedback on their policies and practices, and processes related to PMPRB. Recommend the creation of a Patient Ombudsman. Recommend the creation of a Chief Patient Officer. Recommend that the government and regulators adopt proactive approaches to communicating drug supply and shortages issues and measures to address them. Provide input on the government's response to tariffs and other trade measures as they relate to pharmaceuticals and related treatments, including their ingredients, as well as other health products and devices. Also recommend providing financial relief to patients impacted by price increases. Provide input on pharmacare. Provide input on a national strategy for drugs for rare diseases. Learn more about and provide feedback on plans around COVID-19 vaccines, including protein based ones. Ensure timely access to a comprehensive range of medicines, vaccines and related treatments and protect access to clinical trials, while helping to rebuild domestic capacities to develop and make drugs and vaccines. Ensure patient organizations are consulted and provide feedback on policies, processes, patient representation and other initiatives from Canada's Drug Agency. Discuss Canada's response to the proposed bulk importation of medications from Canada to the United States.

International trade regarding tobacco control, alcohol, products containing carcinogens and products associated with cancer. Internal trade regarding tobacco control, alcohol, products containing carcinogens and products associated with cancer. Funding for programs to be operated by the Canadian Cancer Society to advance cancer control. Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, as it relates to continued federal funding for the cancer control strategy Canada Health Transfer and health system bilateral funding agreements intended for provinces/territories to support the delivery of healthcare services Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, including protocols, guidelines and implementation Tobacco and Vaping Products Act, as it relates to regulations, implementation and enforcement Non-Smokers' Health Act including implementation and enforcement Food and Drugs Act and regulations, as it relates to nciotine replacement products Federal Tobacco Control Strategy, including all matters related to tobacco control Taxation, revenue measures, controlled products regulations, including implementation, for alcohol, tobacco control, products containing carcinogens and products associated with cancer. Communication regarding alcohol consumption guidance. Food and Drugs Act and regulations, as it relates to alcohol warning labels Food and Drugs Act and regulations, as it relates to restricting the advertising to children of foods high in sodium, sugars and saturated fat. Healthy Living - Supporting initiatives, legislation, regulation, policies, and programs that prevent cancer or improve the social determinants of health Adoption of HPV testing and increasing HPV vaccination rates Sustainable funding of the National Advisory Committee on Preventive Health Services to ensure timely, up?to?date cancer screening guidelines Equitable and timely access to cancer screening. Measures and funding related to the charitable sector generally Equitable access to care along the full cancer continuum for First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities Employment Insurance special benefit programs, including the sickness benefit and compassionate care benefit Canada Labour Code and Employment Insurance Act, as it relates to job-protected leave, employment insurance special benefits, return to work policies, and human rights protections for people affected by cancer Access to information and support to make decisions regarding end-of-life care, including Medical Assistance In Dying Supports for mental health during people's cancer journeys Implementation and funding of the National Grief Action Plan as part of the government's work on palliative care and mental health Canada Health Act as it relates to access to care, including long-term, home, and palliative care National Caregiving Strategy Financial supports for caregivers, including the Canada Caregiver Credit Implementation of the Framework on Palliative Care in Canada and integration of a palliative approach to care in our health system, including national standards and data, care provider training, research, and implementation of the National Grief Action Plan and distinctions?based frameworks for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people Setting and measuring pan-Canadian wait time benchmarks and targets and measures to address them, including addressing healthcare shortages, increased and sustainable funding for care, infrastructure and equipment, targeted strategic funding to PTs for workforce shortages, particularly in rural and remote communities. Sustained core funding for federal research agencies, improved coverage of indirect research costs, Canadian research sovereignty, strengthening capacity and the economic benefits of domestic research, research commercialization. Increasing access to care including models of care, removing barriers to care, particularly for underserved communities, using innovative approaches to improve access to care including AI to improve timely diagnosis and treatment. Issu