Celiac Canada

What they're asking for

In the registry's own words. Descriptions are only filed for meetings since mid-2024.

1. Monitoring access to safe gluten-free food for Canadians with celiac disease.

   August 12, 2026 · Sonia Sidhu · Liberal · Agriculture

2. Lobbying to advocate for a refundable tax credit for persons diagnosed with Celiac.

   July 30, 2026 · Sonia Sidhu · Liberal · Health; Taxation and Finance

3. Public awareness of celiac disease in Canada to help improve diagnosis rates and improve quality of life.

   July 30, 2026 · Rechie Valdez · Liberal · Health

4. Request amendments to the Income Tax Act to help remove the administrative barriers preventing Canadians affected by celiac disease from claiming the excess (incremental) cost of gluten-free products as a medical expense under section 118.2(2)(r) of the Act.

   July 25, 2026 · Sonia Sidhu · Liberal · Health; Agriculture; Taxation and Finance

Full meeting log

53 MP-directed communications since January 2024, from the Registry of Lobbyists.

At committee

Celiac Canada has testified at 1 House committee meeting this Parliament, as listed by the House. Lobbying is one channel; this is the public one.

• Ms. Melissa Secord, National Executive Director

  May 28, 2026 · FINA · source