Author: Yves Savoie

President and chief executive officer since February 2007. Director of the MS Scientific Research Foundation. Passionate advocate for the inclusion of people with disabilities in our community.

Advocacy

An open letter to our Prime Minister

Dear Mr. Trudeau: In its proposed Bill C-14, the Government of Canada introduces a vague criterion for eligibility to medical assistance in dying,…

by Yves Savoie June 9, 2016 Comments5

Community

National Volunteer Week 2016

National Volunteer Week is an opportunity for us to celebrate and express how grateful we are to the thousands of volunteers who make…

by Yves Savoie April 11, 2016 Comments0

Advocacy

Medical assistance in dying: A response to the recent report

Last week a report was released by a special committee of MPs and senators on medical assistance in dying (MAID), also known as…

by Yves Savoie March 1, 2016 Comments3

Giving

Holiday giving drives Canadian MS research

by Yves Savoie Canadians have garnered an international reputation for our kindness, compassion, and generosity. According to Imagine Canada, approximately 60 per cent…

by Yves Savoie December 1, 2015 Comments0

Advocacy

After the campaign comes action: Hopes for our new government

In a few hours, we will know the results of the federal election. After 78 days of intense campaigning, more than 66,000 polling…

by Yves Savoie October 17, 2015 Comments1

Advocacy

Equity and empowerment: Starting the conversation

My name is Yves Savoie, president and CEO of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and passionate advocate for Canadians with multiple sclerosis.…

by Yves Savoie December 19, 2014 Comments2