Position Papers

To promote a better understanding of the issues affecting people with MS and their families, the MS Society prepares position papers examining key government policies and programs. The following are the links to reports available here.

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2008

Multiple Sclerosis and Income Security: The need is now

Equitable Choice: Ensuring affordability and accessibility to drug therapies

Continuum of Care: Meeting the needs of Canadians with multiple sclerosis

The Cost of Caring: Implications for family caregivers

2007

Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP): Comment on draft legislation (October 23, 2007)

Prosperity with Inclusion: Brief to the Standing Committee on Finance (August 15, 2007)

2006

Brief to the Standing Committee on Finance (September 2006)

2005

Brief to the Standing Committee on Finance (September 2005)

2004

Letter to Prime Minister Paul Martin (August 31, 2004)

2003

Brief to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health Study on Prescription Drugs (October 29, 2003)

Brief to the Standing Committee on Finance (September 2003)

A Fair and Effective Disability Tax Credit
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada Submission to the Technical Advisory Committee (August 2003)

Brief to the Sub-Committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities - Multiple Sclerosis and CPP(D) Issues (February 2003)

2002

Brief to the Standing Committee on Finance(September 2002)

Brief to the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology (July 2002)

Brief Submitted to the Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada (March 2002)

2001

Brief Submitted to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (August 2001)

2000

Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (September 1, 2000)

1996

Response to the federal government consultation paper on the Canada Pension Plan (May 1996)

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