Highlights: 2019 endMS Conference
From December 8-11 researchers, trainees, members of the MS community and others gathered in Calgary, AB for the 2019 endMS Conference. As the…
My MS journey: beyond the lesson plan
Guest post by: Christine Rutherford They tell you that you have MS, but no one tells you how it feels to live with…
Giving Back Through my MS
Living with MS can mean giving up a lot. MS affects each person differently and the symptoms can make a significant impact on…
Jonathan’s MS: a voyage to volunteerism
“I can’t think of a better cause to support than the MS Society of Canada when you’re faced with this disease.” Jonathan Allenger…
A match made in heaven – the story of our 1:1 peer support program
Mari-Lynn has always loved to connect with people. After reluctantly leaving her teaching career because of her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Mari-Lynn looked for…
Thank you for helping us #MakeMSMatter!
The votes are in, Canadians have spoken, and we now have a Liberal minority. With a total of 157 seats and 36 seats…
Julia: Making MS matter all year round
Guest post by Julia Stewart I’m a successful librarian in Fredericton, NB, managing a very busy public library, and I wouldn’t trade it…
Latest news from the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis 2019
On September 11-13, 2019, the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (a conference known as ECTRIMS) held their 35th Congress…
Our Fall Progress Report is out – check out what we’ve been up to!
It’s time for our annual Fall Progress Report, highlighting some of our many accomplishments in 2019 and sharing with you, the many acts…
What is MS?
Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world, with an estimated 77,000 Canadians living with the disease. While it is most often diagnosed in young adults aged 20 to 49, younger children and older adults are also diagnosed with the disease.