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Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

In a member’s statement, MPs marked May as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. Jennifer McKelvie said more than 90,000 Canadians live with MS, noted that members were wearing carnations as a symbol of hope for the MS community, mentioned her own mother’s experience with the disease, and called for investment in MS research.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Jennifer McKelvie

Liberal
“May is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. Over 90,000 Canadians live with this disease, including my mother. Canada needs to invest in research now so we can prevent MS in our lifetime.”
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Mr. Speaker, May is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, a time for the MS community to come together and raise awareness about this neurological disease. Canadians are wearing carnations today because they are a symbol of hope for the MS community. Everyone’s experience with the disease is different. The symptoms, severity and effectiveness of treatment can vary, which is why the work of MS Canada is so important. Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world, with more than 90,000 Canadians living with this disease, including my mother, who has been paralyzed by MS. This is a pivotal moment for Canada to invest in MS research. The latest science provides hope that MS can be prevented in our lifetime. Let us work together to build a stronger future for Canadians with multiple sclerosis.

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