This year, and for many decades, we have annually launched MS Awareness Month on Parliament Hill with a carnation pinning ceremony – a symbol of hope for a future free of multiple sclerosis. We, alongside some of our incredible MS Ambassadors, gathered together on the Hill with a strong message: Canada may be a world leader in hockey and maple syrup, but we’re also a leader in rates of MS in the world, and that’s a reality we’re not willing to accept.
Following carnations being pinned on MPs entering the House of Commons, a sign of solidarity with all Canadians affected by MS, MPs Laurie Hawn (Conservative, Edmonton Centre), Kennedy Stewart (NDP, Burnaby-Douglas) and Hedy Fry (Liberal, Vancouver Centre) stood in the House to read member’s statements on MS. MP Laurie Hawn spoke about how the unpredictability of MS creates challenges for caregivers and affects employment; MP Hedy Fry called for more MS research and encouraged others to learn about MS. MP Kennedy Stewart’s statement stood out to us, as he shared words about his own family being directly affected by MS:
In addition, the MPs echoed priorities from our ACTION on MS report, which called on all levels of Canadian government to take action in four areas: secure jobs and income; caregiver supports; coordinated lifelong care and support; and progressive MS research.
I welcome your comments and conversation as we work together this month to raise awareness of multiple sclerosis and to improve quality of life for people affected by this disease. This May, how will you be raising awareness of MS? Leave your comments below.
My daughter has MS,I really like to know what is out there to support both care ,and financial .she has been unable to work for 3 or 4 years, it’s hard to be able to manage , the cost of pills , and help around the house . Is there a disability income she could apply for ?
Hi Gail,
I am an accounting articling student and a survivor of Ms.
I suggest contacting a local Chartered accountant to discuss with you your specific situation. There may be an opportunity for her to qualify for the federal disability tax credit depending on if certain criterion are fulfilled.
there are other things which may be available for you depending on where you live. I would suggest contacting your local MS Society not for profit for more information. Past that I would not want to give out unsolicited advice.
Warm regards.
I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2015, and I was a woman of 50. They put me on Rebif which I took until 2017 and was switched to Copaxone. I had two relapses on Rebif, none so far on Copaxone. I do notice my balance was getting worse, and my memory, as well as erectile dysfunction and spasms’ had no choice to sick for other solution and I was introduce to multivitamincare .org which I purchase the MS herbal formula from the foundation, the herbal supplement has effectively get rid of my multiple sclerosis and reversed all symptoms.