National News Releases

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COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for People Living with MS

February 10, 2021

• Announcement

Last updated – February 10 People living with multiple sclerosis (MS) are seeking peace of mind on the safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines. In response, MS Society partner organizations convened a group of international expert researchers and medical professionals to review the available... Read the full article

TIME™ at Home - Online Exercise and Wellness Program for People with Mobility Challenges

February 4, 2021

• Announcement

**UPDATE** The MS Society of Canada, in partnership with Toronto Rehab’s Together in Movement and Exercise (TIME™), is thrilled to announce the continuation of the free online, weekly exercise program beginning February 22, 2021 and running for eight weeks. Please see details on the program below in... Read the full article

New Research Study Investigates Metformin as a Therapy to Promote Brain Repair and Reduce Disability in Children and Young Adults with MS

February 2, 2021

• National News Release

MS Society of Canada invests $400,000 in Canadian Team of MS Researchers Toronto, ON – February 2, 2020 – Today the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada announced $400,000 in funding to support a pilot clinical trial to investigate the use of metformin as a therapy for children and young adults with... Read the full article

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

December 3, 2020

• National News Release

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

• National News Release

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

• National News Release

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

• National News Release

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

Atlas of MS Report Shows 2.8 Million People Worldwide Live with Multiple Sclerosis

September 11, 2020

• Announcement

There are now 2.8 million people worldwide who have multiple sclerosis (MS), according to the most extensive global study to date. The MS International Federation ’s most accurate estimate yet shows that there are at least 1 in 3,000 people living with the disease. The Atlas of MS reveals that the number... Read the full article

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

July 28, 2020

• National News Release

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

• National News Release

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