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  • September 8, 2023

    A new association for Alberta dentists

    Contributed by the Alberta Dental Association In December of 2020, the Government of Alberta passed a bill that would amend the Health Professions Act. This required all regulatory health colleges, including the (former) Alberta Dental Association and College (ADA&C) to divest their association functions and activities by April 1, 2023. This has led to the […]

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  • August 21, 2023

    When it’s time to activate your wildfire emergency response plan

    If there is an imminent wildfire threat in your region, it’s time to activate your emergency response plan in order to limit property damage and ensure safety for yourself, your family, and your staff. Our insurance partner, Zurich Canada, has prepared a list of important steps you can take if a wildfire is expected, such […]

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  • August 15, 2023

    Saskatchewan Oral Health Conference 2023

    See you at the Saskatchewan Oral Health Conference 2023! Have you got your calendar marked for the 2023 Saskatchewan Oral Health Conference? We look forward to reconnecting on September 22 – 24 at TCU Place in Saskatoon. Learn Tax Minimization Strategies from MNP  Today’s successful dentists know there is more to operating a thriving practice […]

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  • May 30, 2023

    Emergency Information for Wildfires in Nova Scotia

    As the threat of wildfires rises in Nova Scotia, so does the number of communities dealing with the threat of evacuation and damage to property. Residents should closely monitor wildfire news and prepare for potential evacuations if local officials issue any advisories or orders. Taking a few simple steps now to prepare will go a […]

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  • May 16, 2023

    Emergency Information for Wildfires in Western Canada

    As the threat of wildfires continues to rise in many areas of British Columbia and Alberta, so does the number of communities dealing with the threat of evacuation and damage to property. Residents should closely monitor wildfire news and prepare for potential evacuations if local officials issue any advisories or orders. Taking a few simple […]

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  • March 28, 2023

    CDSPI and MNP Announce Strategic Agreement

    TORONTO, March 28, 2023 — CDSPI, the leading provider of insurance, investments and tailored financial advice to dentists and dental students across Canada, and MNP, one of Canada’s leading professional services firms, today announced a new strategic agreement to provide exclusive access to accounting and tax solutions that support Canada’s dental community. This agreement between […]

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  • January 31, 2023

    Qtrade ranked #1 ‘Best Online Brokerage Service Experience’

    Our discount brokerage partner, Qtrade Direct Investing, has been ranked Canada’s Best Online Brokerage Service Experience by Surviscor with a score of 91%. Qtrade Direct Investing provides the best customer service experience amongst Canadian online brokerage firms, beating out competitors such as Wealthsimple Trade and Questrade. Click here to view the complete ranking and press […]

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  • January 19, 2023

    A Message from our President & CEO, Ed Dermit

    Happy New Year! I hope you celebrated the start of 2023 in good health with family and friends. As we move into the new year, I’d like to take a moment to thank you for your continued trust and support of CDSPI. It is this trust that our clients have in us that has helped […]

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  • January 6, 2023

    NLDA Retirement Gala for Tony Patey

    Left to right: Lyle Best (former Board Chair of CDSPI) and his partner Marnie Weckel, Tony and Beverly Patey, Ed (President & CEO of CDSPI) and Darlene Dermit, at the NLDA Retirement Gala for Tony Patey. On October 15th, 2022 the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association (NLDA) hosted the Retirement Gala for Anthony (Tony) Patey. […]

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  • January 6, 2023

    The 2022 Lyle Best Humanitarian Award Recipient: Dr. Aaron Kim

    Photo taken by Corinne Kopansky   A highlight of the 2022 Smile Gala Snow Ball on November 5, was the announcement that Dr. Aaron Kim was the recipient of this year’s Lyle Best Humanitarian Award. Dr. Kim’s humanitarian work in Southern Africa started in 2005 when he and his team of undertook dental mission trips […]

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