An Ottawa dentist has spotted plenty of gaps in plans by Ontario Liberals to win over smiling voters with dental and drug benefits as part of their 2018 budget. Dr. Jonathan Mayer, a former director of the Ottawa Hospital Dental Clinic who is now in private practice, said the plan is "inadequate" for children. On Wednesday, Finance Minister Charles Sousa unveiled a benefits plan that would provide coverage for people who don't have access to insurance through work. Move follows NDP universal dental plan pledgePremier Kathleen Wynne's promise for dental coverage came out in her government's throne speech ahead of the budget and followed an NDP pledge to provide a universal dental plan for Ontarians if they're elected in June. The NDP's "Ontario Benefits" plan was costed at $1.2 billion when it was first announced.

Source: CBC News March 29, 2018 12:11 UTC