Chronic illness in the workplace: One company’s success story
“The measure of a society is found in how they treat their weakest and most helpless citizens.” -Former US President Jimmy Carter Living…
Cause a commotion: Four things the Ontario government can do for MS
Imagine for a moment that you could take days off for medical appointments – or because of a short relapse – without worrying…
Face-to-face with Canada’s planned accessibility legislation
Last May we asked Canadians affected by MS what independence means to them. The resounding answer was that having the ability to work,…
Our federal government wants to hear from you
by Benjamin Davis **UPDATE: There are also a series of in-person consultations happening across the country over the next few months. Follow this…
Removing barriers: Improving accessibility in Canada
What does true accessibility look like? The ability to access one’s surroundings is crucial to living a life without barriers. True accessibility, however…
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,…
Tackling the burden of disability: MS in the workplace
**UPDATE** On September 12, the Conference board of Canada released the report The Value of Specialty Medications: An Employer Perspective which will further guide Canadian…
World MS Day 2016: Choosing independence
by Ben Davis, Vice-president, Government relations The concept of independence is as personal as multiple sclerosis itself. For some people, independence can mean…
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…
