Post-election action
By Neil Pierce Canadians across the country took to the polls last month to select our federal government. As a result, Canada has…
Effecting positive change on behalf of Canadians living with MS
Hi, I’m Abidah, manager of government relations at the MS Society in Ontario. I’m working to effect change within our provincial government on…
Your MS winter safety toolkit
By Sylvia Leonard The cold season can make daily life especially challenging for people living with a disability. Weather-related limitations can present barriers…
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…
Physician-assisted suicide: You can have your say
by Neil Pierce In February 2015, the Supreme Court made a historic decision to lift Canada’s ban on physician-assisted suicide. With this decision,…
#ElectToFight: My dream debate
“Living with a chronic illness pretty much just makes me want to go out and vote to #endMS to fight against discrimination.” –…
#ElectToFight: How you can take action and vote to #endMS
On October 19, Canadians will gather at polling stations across the country to determine our next federal government. Elections are an exciting time:…
Working in partnership to offer caregiver webinars
Over the years I have worked for a number of different health charities. All do great work to provide supports and services and…
Calling for flexibility: Study on income and employment supports for people with serious illness
I have been talking a lot about jobs and income as the focus of our advocacy work these past few years. One of our…
Strength in numbers: Gathering in Ottawa to improve income and employment supports
On June 17, I had the pleasure of joining the Canadian Cancer Society and the National Caregiver Coalition in Ottawa at a roundtable…