What is the National Strategy for Eye Care (C-284 Act)?
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.
The bill received the Royal Assent on November 7, 2024.
View our key goals for Bill C-284: An Act to establish a national strategy for eye care (CAO Infographic)
Get Involved in CAO’s advocacy training!
Your voice matters!
CAO offers advocacy training to our members interested in engaging with their representatives.
In 30 minutes over Zoom, you will learn our priorities at the federal level and more about how the federal government can demonstrate leadership in vision policy. You will learn how to speak to your local politician in terms they understand, leaving you with tips and tricks for meeting success.
Key Message Document
The CAO has drafted a key message document for optometrists to use when reaching out to decision makers about optometry and key vision health issues.
Optometry and Vision Health in Canada