AdvocacyOntario is heading to the polls on February 27th, 2025! Ontario is heading to the polls on February 27th, 2025! If you are affected by Parkinson’s and live in Ontario, we’re asking you to raise your voice during this Ontario election by asking your candidates to prioritize Parkinson’s. Our community needs better access to care and fair financial supports to live well. Here are some facts about Parkinson’s in Ontario: More than 48,000 Ontarians live with Parkinson’s Many movement disorder clinics that support people with Parkinson’s are at capacity and no longer accepting patients Care partners to people living with Parkinson’s in Ontario have the highest out of pocket costs while receiveing the least financial support It’s time for leaders in Queen’s Park address the needs of the Parkinson’s community. This election is your opportunity to have your voice heard. Your advocacy can improve access to specialized Parkinson’s care, timely diagnoses, support for a monthly care partners allowance, and the additional respite support care partners need. Your vote can ensure the government really listens to the voice of the Parkinson’s community when making health care decisions. Please join Parkinson Canada in sending a clear message to your electoral candidates that Ontario deserves better health care outcomes. Together, we can elect a government that prioritizes Parkinson’s! Take Action To support your advocacy during this election, download our 2025 Ontario Election Toolkit. This step-by-step guide provides tips on how to effectively engage with elected officials and candidates, key information and data on Parkinson’s and the current realities of health care in Ontario, along with questions you can ask candidates. Download the toolkit Thanks for your involvement. See you at the polls!