National News Releases

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MS Society advocates for Canadians affected by MS on Parliament Hill

April 25, 2019

• National News Release

Secure income and employment, improved access, and investment in health research among priorities Toronto, ON – April 25, 2019 – From April 29 to May 1, representatives from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada will be on Parliament Hill in Ottawa to meet with parliamentarians to mark the beginning... Read More

Roche Canada invests $2+ million in Canadian Prospective Cohort Study to Understand Progression in Multiple Sclerosis (CanProCo)

April 3, 2019

• National News Release

Toronto, ON – April 3, 2019 – The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada , Brain Canada Foundation , and Biogen Canada are pleased to announce the addition of Hoffmann-La Roche Limited (Roche Canada) and its contribution of $2.125 million to the Canadian Prospective Cohort Study to Understand Progression... Read More

Top Canadian researchers at the helm of pioneering Canadian Proactive Cohort Study for People Living with MS (CanProCo)

December 6, 2018

• National News Release

Toronto, ON – December 6, 2018 – The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and Brain Canada Foundation announced today the selected team to lead the Canadian cohort to study the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). Dr. Jiwon Oh, based at St. Michael’s Hospital, and her team of nearly 50 leading MS... Read More

MS Society of Canada Supports International, Multicenter Clinical Trial to Improve Cognition in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

September 12, 2018

• National News Release

$5 million grant will support global study examining cognitive rehabilitation and aerobic exercise in improving cognition in progressive MS Toronto, ON – September 12, 2018 – The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada announced today a $5 million grant in support of the first, international, multicenter... Read More

Soccer Superstar Christine Sinclair and A&W Canada Team Up to End Multiple Sclerosis in Canada

August 9, 2018

• National News Release

$2 from every A&W Teen Burger ® sold across Canada on Burgers to Beat MS Day on Thursday, August 16 will be donated to the MS Society of Canada to help those living with MS VANCOUVER, BC, August 9, 2018 – A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. invites Canadians to join the Burgers to Beat MS Team, and help... Read More

A&W Canada and the MS Society of Canada Kick Off 10th Annual Burgers to Beat MS Campaign

July 9, 2018

• National News Release

Canadians Invited to Join Christine Sinclair on the Burgers to Beat MS Team and Help Take On Multiple Sclerosis VANCOUVER, BC -- July 9, 2018 – A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. and the MS Society of Canada are teaming up with soccer superstar Christine Sinclair, two-time Olympic bronze medalist and... Read More

MS Society takes to Parliament Hill urging Members to act now to improve #LifeWithMS

April 26, 2018

• National News Release

Secure income and employment, improved access, and investment in health research among priorities Toronto, ON -- April 26, 2018 – From April 30 to May 2, 2018 representatives from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada will meet with parliamentarians in Ottawa to launch MS Awareness Month (May). With... Read More

Funding Decisions – MS Society of Canada 2018 - 2019 Annual Research Grants and Awards Competitions

February 28, 2018

• Announcement,National News Release

The MS Society of Canada is pleased to announce the funding decisions for the 2018 - 2019 research grants and awards competitions. To view the funding decision, please refer to the MS Society’s Funding Announcements web page. Read More

Canadians Come Together to Raise Awareness and Funds to Help Beat MS

September 1, 2017

• National News Release

A&W’s Annual Burgers to Beat MS Campaign Raises $1.85 Million FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC – September 1, 2017 – A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. is proud to announce its ninth annual Burgers to Beat MS campaign, which ran July 17th to August 24th, has raised a record-high of $1.85 million for... Read More

Managing your MS Treatment: MS Society of Canada shares MS Wellness Toolkit

August 30, 2017

• National News Release

Toronto, ON – August 30, 2017 – As we prepare to settle back into the routine of school and work, the MS Society of Canada is reminding Canadians that multiple sclerosis is anything but a routine disease. MS affects each person differently and treatment options can vary drastically from person to person. Read More