Election 2008

MS Society asks leaders to support our issues

The MS Society wrote to the party leaders asking them to commit to the following issues. See their responses by clicking on each party below.

1. Will your party support making Employment Insurance sickness benefits more flexible to allow people with MS or their caregivers to work part-time and receive partial benefits?

2. Does your party agree that the Disability Tax Credit should be made refundable?

3. Will your party allow spouses to claim the Caregiver Tax Credit?

4. Would your party support the development of a National Brain Strategy, and specifically, what would your party do to elevate support for Canadians living with chronic brain conditions like multiple sclerosis in the next session of Parliament?

Read the responses from the party leaders

French only	English only / No response	English only / No response	English and French	English only

And, read the summary of party platform promises related to MS issues.

Note: The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is a non-partisan health charity and provides information about the election for the benefit of all who are interested in MS issues. The MS Society of Canada does not support specific parties or candidates.

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