Michael Abbott

Seniors health, access to safe food in long term care and assisted living facilities National School Food Program, inclusive food policies for people with celiac disease. Celiac Canada is asking Health Canada to implement changes to fortification of gluten-free flour to the equivalence of gluten-containing flours and seek modernization of gluten-free regulations. Monitoring access to safe gluten-free food for Canadians with celiac disease. Public awareness of celiac disease in Canada to help improve diagnosis rates and improve quality of life. Research to help find, treat and cure celiac disease to improve quality of life of those afflicted. Request amendments to the Income Tax Act to help remove the administrative barriers preventing Canadians affected by celiac disease from claiming the excess (incremental) cost of gluten-free products as a medical expense under section 118.2(2)(r) of the Act.