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MS Canada is pleased to announce the funding decisions for the applications submitted to the 2023-2024 Annual Research Competition. In total, 68 grants have been awarded across the following categories: Discovery Research Grants, Catalyst Research Grants, endMS Postdoctoral Fellowships, and endMS Doctoral... Read the full article
Feb. 1, 2023 – Dr. Ruth Ann Marrie, MD, PhD, a neurologist and researcher at the University of Manitoba and a member of MS Canada's Medical Advisory Committee, has been awarded the 2023 Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research . This international award is presented by the National MS Society (U.S)... Read the full article
MS Society of Canada is now MS Canada We’re excited to announce that as of January 2023, the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada will be operating under a new name – MS Canada. This name change is the result of a recent amalgamation of the MS Society and the MS Scientific Foundation. This change... Read the full article
TORONTO, ON (December 7, 2022) – The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada welcomes the federal government’s decision to extend the Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits from 15 to 26 weeks, effective on December 18. This extension, as initially promised in Budget 2021, is a much-needed step... Read the full article
Campaign follows tabling of legislation to introduce the benefit in June Toronto, ON (September 21, 2022) – The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada today launched a digital advocacy campaign in support of the Canada Disability Benefit, a promise by the federal government to lift Canadians living... Read the full article
Olympic gold medalist and Canadian women's national soccer team captain, Christine Sinclair to champion Burgers to Beat MS Day on August 18 where $2 from every Teen Burger® sold will be donated to the MS Society VANCOUVER, BC, July 27, 2022 - The 14 th annual Burgers to Beat MS Day proudly returns to... Read the full article
MS Society of Canada to host 11 in-person MS Bike events across Canada to support people impacted by multiple sclerosis TORONTO, ON (June 16, 2022) – The MS Bike is back with in-person events for the first time in three years. Organized by the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada , the MS Bike... Read the full article
Federal government tabled the legislation in the House of Commons on June 2 Toronto, ON (June 2, 2022) – The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada applauds the tabling of legislation to create a Canada Disability Benefit, intended to provide income support to Canadians who live with a disability... Read the full article
MS Society of Canada hosts annual MS Walk in over 100 communities (in-person and virtual) across Canada on May 29 TORONTO, ON (May 18, 2022) – The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada will host its annual MS Walk from coast to coast this May during MS Awareness Month. On Sunday, May 29, thousands... Read the full article
Campaign follows virtual Day on the Hill advocacy event asking government to #TakeActionForMS OTTAWA, O.N. (May 4, 2022) – Each May, on the first Wednesday of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month, Canadians show their support for the MS community through virtually “donning” a carnation. Today (May... Read the full article
MS Society invites Canadians to participate in nationwide MS Awareness Month activities TORONTO, O.N. (May 2, 2022) – For the month of May, the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada will recognize Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Month through a variety of activities and events. There is an $8 million fundraising... Read the full article
TORONTO (ONTARIO), April 21, 2022 – The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is pleased to introduce the MS Million Dollar Tower Challenge, a breathtaking new event with the goal of raising $4 million for critical multiple sclerosis (MS) research initiatives in Canada. The Tower Challenge, sponsored... Read the full article
Study will provide greater insights into multiple sclerosis disease progression from childhood through adulthood TORONTO, O.N. (April 6, 2022) – The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada announced today a nearly $1.35 million investment from Biogen Canada Inc., Hoffmann-La Roche Limited (Roche Canada), Read the full article
TORONTO, O.N. (March 25, 2022) – The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada today announced a partnership with the Rexall Care Network – the Bubble Campaign – that aims to raise $120,000 in support of caregiver initiatives at the MS Society. Between March 27 and April 30, the Bubble Campaign will... Read the full article
The MS Society of Canada is pleased to announce the funding decisions for the applications submitted to the 2022-2023 Annual Research Competition. In total,66 grants have been awarded across the following categories: Discovery Research Grants, Catalyst Research Grants, endMS Postdoctoral Fellowships, Read the full article
Long-time fundraiser kicks-off with a virtual book club event, awakening a love for reading in children while supporting the Canadian MS community TORONTO, O.N. (Jan. 20, 2022) — Children, families, and classrooms across the country are invited to join the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada’s... Read the full article
MS Society of Canada partners with National MS Society to support a Canadian-led study investigating the MS prodrome The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada (MS Society) is proud to announce a partnership with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) to support a study that aims to understand... Read the full article
In August 2021, the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada sent a letter to all provinces/territories and the federal government’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) regarding COVID-19 boosters for immunocompromised individuals with MS. The letters asked NACI and the provinces and... Read the full article
MS Society of Canada brings Canadians together to take meaningful action in supporting people living with multiple sclerosis Following a summer of MS Bike events across Canada, the MS Society of Canada is bringing participants together in a big way to raise awareness for an important cause. MS Bike... Read the full article
On August 17, 2021, Ontario updated eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to protect individuals most at risk of serious illness from the virus. A complete two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series provides strong protection against infection and severe outcomes in the general population. However, for some populations, Read the full article
A&W Canada announces Burgers to Beat MS Day, where $2 from every A&W Teen Burger ® sold across Canada on Thursday, August 19 th will be donated to the MS Society of Canada to support people living with MS VANCOUVER, BC, July 28, 2021 – A&W Canada and the MS Society of Canada are teaming up with Christine... Read the full article
Last updated – July 13, 2022 For recommendations on COVID-19 vaccines, please refer to National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI). 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... Read the full article
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
Support payment of $600 to help persons with disabilities during COVID-19 ***Update: Approximately 1.6 million persons with disabilities will start receiving the one-time payment of up to $600 on October 30, 2020. *** ***Update: The deadline to apply for the Disability Tax Credit has been extended to... Read the full article
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
Powerful portrayal of life with MS brought to light in Toronto, Montreal, and Calgary Toronto, ON – May 23, 2019 – When 5 metres feels like 500 metres. For someone living with multiple sclerosis (MS), every step is an act of greatness. From May 24 to 30, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada shares... Read the full article
MS breakthrough: Replacing diseased immune system halts progression and allows repair Clinical trial suggests chemo and blood stem cell combination therapy should be considered for people with early, aggressive MS JUNE 9, 2016 – OTTAWA, CANADA – A clinical trial published in The Lancet, a top medical... Read the full article
$25,000 awarded to youth pursuing a post-secondary education in areas of science, technology, engineering or math February 3, 2016 – Toronto – The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is proud to announce the John Helou Scholarship – made possible through the generous support of Pfizer and Innovative... Read the full article
