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Algonquin College welcomes federal ministers for Canadian Dental Care Plan Announcement

On Monday, Dec. 11, Algonquin College showcased its Dental Clinic and welcomed Ministers Mark Holland, Seamus O’Regan, Terry Beech, and Jean-Yves Duclos to its Ottawa Campus today as part of the Government of Canada’s announcement of the new Canadian Dental Care Plan.

“Algonquin College is the largest community college in Eastern Ontario, providing flexible and personalized industry expert-led polytechnic-level education and training at our campuses in Ottawa, Pembroke, Perth and AC Online, that gives our market-ready graduates with global, competitive knowledge and skills, allowing them to hit the ground running and be effective, contributing members of any organization they join,” said President and CEO Claude Brulé. “We take immense pride in being an integral part of the economic engine and the cultural fabric of the National Capital Region, the province of Ontario and Canada, and helping employers in every sector to find the skilled talent they need for their success and prosperity.”

The ministers’ visit included a photo op in the College’s Dental Clinic with learners, and a brief question period with media outlets such as CTV, CBC and Global News.

The announcement brings with it strong career prospects for those in the College’s Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs. The Dental Assisting program currently has open availability for those wishing to begin in January 2024.

Federal Ministers Mark Holland, Seamus O'Regan, Terry Beech, and Jean-Yves Duclos pose for photo op in Algonquin College's dental lab as part of the Government of Canada’s historic announcement of the new Canadian Dental Care Plan.

Federal Ministers Mark Holland, Seamus O’Regan, Terry Beech, and Jean-Yves Duclos pose for photo op in Algonquin College’s Dental Clinic as part of the Government of Canada’s announcement of the new Canadian Dental Care Plan.