What Is Bill C-284?
In June 2022, the Honorable MP Judy Sgro (Humber River - Black Creek) introduced Bill C-284: An Act to establish a national strategy for eye care. The bill aims to improve eye care and invest in vision research to address preventable blindness.
View our key goals for Bill C-284: An Act to establish a national strategy for eye care (CAO Infographic)
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Past Advocacy Documents
CAO takes part in Pre Budget Submission consultations that originate from The House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance and The Finance Department.
CAO 2024 Pre-Budget Submission (February 2024)
CAO 2023 Pre-Budget Submission (August 2023)
CAO 2022 Pre-Budget Submission (October 2022)
CAO 2022 Pre-Budget Submission (August, 2021)
Why your Eye Health and Vision Care Should be a Public Health Priority