@CanadianOpto has also issued a joint statement along with our Extended Health Professionals Coalition (EHPC) partners. Read the statement: https://t.co/FcExSXgQt6 #Budget2024#optometry
CAO reacted to Federal #Budget2024 expanding the students loan forgiveness program, but excluding #Optometrists as invaluable healthcare allies.
We wrote a letter to Minister Boissonnault to urge the #FederalGovernment recognize vision care's integral role in overall #health.
Bill #C284 establishing a national #EyeCareStrategy has been debated today in the 3rd reading which means it moves to a House of Commons vote on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Thank you @JudySgroMP for your persistence and hard work on this important Bill!
Exciting news! My Bill C-284 on national eye care strategy has been voted in the HoC with 324 votes in favor and 0 votes against and now will be referred to the Senate!Thank you to my colleagues and to countless organizations that have been calling for an eye strategy for Canada!
Exciting news!Today #billC284 on national eye care strategy was unanimously supported by the House of Commons in the 2nd reading with 324 votes in favor. This is an important milestone for #visionhealth community and all Canadians.Thank you to all my fellow MPs for their support!
I am thrilled to share the news that my bill C-284 establishing a national eye care strategy has been debated today in the 3rd reading and will be voted in the House of Commons on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 and then hopefully referred to the Senate to complete the process.