Dental, Rent Assistance Closer to Reality

Friday, 28 October 2022 07:12

By Geoff Waterfield

Federal government working to help childrens' dental bill

Another step closer for some Canadian families getting dental help for their kids.

The House of Commons has voted to pass third reading of a bill allowing the government to send cheques to modest-income families.

Conservatives and the Bloc Quebecois voted against it.

It'll enable families who make less than $90,000 a year as much as $650 per child.

The bill also includes a one-time subsidy of $500 for low-income renters to help people cope with the cost of inflation.

More from Local News

Mayor Gives Update of City Affairs

Mat Siscoe's State of the City outlined accomplishments and challenges, then he took questions
NRP Plans to Expand Through Niagara

That includes adding storefronts, or offices in Niagara Falls and Welland, as well as St. Catharines
St. Catharines HART Hub Opens

Ontario government choosing these centres over drug injection sites, saying needles are left in neighbourhoods
Budget Supports Home Buying, Small Business

The provincial budget, released today, also shows this year's deficit at $13.4-billion
Niagara EMS Workers Vote to Strike

The vote was overwhelming, for better pay and more help
Thorold Votes to Reduce Council

Some councillors struggled with the change from 8 to 6, other Niagara communities are doing same
Police Looking for Pepper Spray Suspects

They say a taxi driver was sprayed
Niagara Falls Man Charged with Child Porn

Police say the investigation of a certain case started in March of 2025, leading them to an electronic device