An NDP government would provide Ontarians with dental benefits and convert post-secondary student loans to grants, said Leader Andrea Horwath in a speech Saturday that gave a glimpse into her party’s election platform. “We are going to make sure every working person in Ontario has dental benefits. And we will make the largest investment in public dental coverage in Ontario’s history — so that every senior can get the dental care they need, and every person on social assistance can get the dental care they need.” The dental program will be called “Ontario Benefits” and will be portable, moving with Ontarians when they switch employers, she said. Article Continued BelowHorwath also outlined the NDP plans for student debt. The NDP has been hammering the Liberals daily in the legislature about health care, overcrowded emergency rooms and long wait times.

Source: thestar March 17, 2018 15:56 UTC