Inequities of Access to Disease-Modifying Therapies for People with Multiple Sclerosis Highlighted by Conference Board of Canada Report

December 3, 2020

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Toronto, ON - December 3, 2020 - A report released today by the Conference Board of Canada supported by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada finds that many Canadians living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can't get sufficient, equitable, or affordable access to disease-modifying therapies (DMTs)... Read the full article

Women Against Multiple Sclerosis (WAMS) Gala Unites Guests Virtually to Support Canadians Living with MS

October 27, 2020

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A unique networking opportunity celebrating five honourees on November 20 for their exceptional contributions to the MS community Toronto, ON – October 27, 2020 – The Women Against Multiple Sclerosis (WAMS) Gala presented by the LOVE YOU by Shoppers Drug Mart™ program brings together a powerful collective... Read the full article

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada Asks Canadians to #TakeActionForMS

October 7, 2020

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Campaign urges Members of Parliament to extend Canada’s Employment Insurance sickness benefit period from 15 to at least 26 weeks and support health charities with direct funding TORONTO, ON – October 7, 2020 – Starting October 7 th the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada launches the #TakeActionForMS... Read the full article

Savour: A Culinary Festival Combines the Food We Love and Support for Canadians Living with Multiple Sclerosis

September 24, 2020

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Canadian Chefs including Rob Gentile and Vikram Vij offer one-of-a-kind online cooking experience as part of culinary festival supporting the MS Society of Canada from October 2-4 Toronto, ON – September 24, 2020 – A brand-new partnership between the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada and top... Read the full article

A&W Canada Rallies Canadians in the Fight Against Multiple Sclerosis with First-Ever Take Out Campaign

July 28, 2020

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A&W Canada announces Take Out version of annual Burgers to Beat MS Day, where $2 from every A&W Teen Burger ® sold across Canada on Thursday, August 20 th will be donated to the MS Society of Canada to help those living with MS VANCOUVER, BC, July 28, 2020 – A&W Canada has teamed up with Christine Sinclair, Read the full article

MS Society of Canada and Canadian Institutes of Health Research Award $1.5M to Study Efficacy of Cannabis in Treating MS Symptoms

July 8, 2020

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The partnership established with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), as part of the Integrated Cannabis Research Strategy (ICRS) involving several partner agencies and health charities, began in 2019. The decision of the current project supported by the MS Society of Canada and CIHR was... Read the full article

MS Society of Canada Counts on Canadians for Nationwide Support in Fight to End MS

June 30, 2020

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Communities across Canada continue to build awareness and raise critical funds for those affected by MS Toronto, ON – June 30, 2020 – This week, Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast will connect as one to celebrate Canada Day. Although the way we connect may be a little different this year, over the... Read the full article

MS Society of Canada asks Canadians to Go the Distance. Make a Difference. From Anywhere.

June 17, 2020

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Virtual MS Bike unites communities across Canada to support Canadians affected by MS Toronto, ON – June 17, 2020 – MS Bike goes virtual this year as the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada brings communities together all summer to support Canadians affected by multiple sclerosis. When and how... Read the full article

MS Society of Canada Launches Virtual Carnation Pinning Campaign

May 26, 2020

National News Release

On May 30, 2020, World MS Day, the MS Society of Canada is holding a Virtual Carnation Pinning for politicians across the country and the global MS community to recognize MS Awareness Month and World MS Day. As part of our ongoing work to support Canadians affected by MS and #MakeMSMatter, this event... Read the full article

Uniting Virtually to Support Canadians Affected by MS

April 29, 2020

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MS Awareness Month brings MS community together to take collective action toward a world free of multiple sclerosis Toronto, ON – April 29, 2020 – This May, the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada brings the MS community together for MS Awareness Month with the launch of #WeChallengeMS , a nationwide... Read the full article

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