Parkinson Society Canada is actively working on behalf of Canadians living with Parkinson's to give them a voice in a number of key areas.
Through our partnership with Neurological Health Charities Canada (NHCC), a coalition that's grown to 26 organizations strong, and as one of the founding members, Parkinson Society Canada is making great strides in bringing brain health to the attention of decision makers and funders.
Recent highlights:
February 1, 2012 - Parkinson Society Canada is calling for volunteers to join the PSC National Advocacy Committee. All Committee Members who are non-board members will be appointed for a two year term (2012 – 2014) and renewable for a two year term.
January 1, 2012 - Health insurance and ‘genetic discrimination’: Are rules needed?
December 13, 2011 - Parkinson Societies in Ontario made a presentation at a pre-budget consultation meeting to Ontario’s Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dwight Duncan. A submission to Ontario’s Finance Minister in support of this presentation was made in January 2012.
November 2011 - NHCC submitted a brief outlining the elements of a National Brain Strategy, to the Senate Committee (Social Affairs, Science and Technology) responsible for making recommendations on Canada’s current Health Accord.
November 2011 - Genetic Fairness update
October 2011 - Parkinson Society Canada submitted a brief to the federal Health Committee to provide information for their study on Aging and Chronic Conditions and to ensure Parkinson’s disease remains a priority with federal decision makers.
May 2011 - Parkinson's Advocacy in Ontario newsletter
April 8 - Parkinson Society Canada is committed to a National Brain Strategy. Take action today and make your voice heard. Keep Parkinson's and the need for a national brain strategy top of mind among the Federal parties. Download your 2011 Federal Election Advocacy kit (PDF).
April 4 - The NHCC has been working to identify priority issues to gain support for a national brain strategy. Read more in the latest issue of Brain Matters (PDF).
March 22 - Download the Your Brain supplement - National Post (PDF)
March 1 and 2 - On Tuesday March 1 and Wednesday March 2, Parkinson Society Canada participated in the NHCC/Public Health Agency of Canada progress and update meeting for the National Population Health Study of Neurological Conditions. Three national surveys and 10 research projects are underway. Research teams gathered with stakeholders, federal health portfolio staff and NHCC representatives to present research plans and collaborate.
Also on March 1st, the NHCC and Parkinson Society Canada welcomed Ontario Minister of Health and Long Term Care, the Honourable Deb Matthews, along with three hundred guests at "BrainWave", a celebratory dinner. View pictures of the event.
November 2010 - Parkinson Society Canada participated in hearings of the Parliamentary Subcommittee on Neurological Diseases. Four hours of testimony was dedicated to learning more about the experience of living with Parkinson's disease.
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