Fortunately, one local politician was paying close attention to this issue. Don Davies, the longtime NDP MP for Vancouver Kingsway, decided to push hard for a universal dental-care program.
Low-income Canadians can thank NDP MP Don Davies for a universal dental-care program
https://www.straight.com/news/low-income-canadians-can-thank-ndp-mp-don-davies-for-a-universal-dental-care-program