Please see the following link for the thread about the protest that led to the meeting:
https://www.healthrising.org/forums/threads/video-millions-missing-canada-impromptu-protest-at-meet-greet-confronting-health-minister.5201/
The meeting that Scott (@ScottTriGuy) arranged with Health Minister Jane Philpott took place on March 23, 2017.
Please see the thread about the meeting here...
From Millions Missing Canada:
This is an account of the Ottawa meeting with government officials on March 23rd, written by Elizabeth Sanchez who is an extraordinary advocate for ME as well as the mother and carer of the talented, but severely ill, Jasmine Sanchez Ziller. Elizabeth flew from...
From Millions Missing Canada:
Results! A Productive, Successful & Memorable Meeting in Ottawa: March 23, 2017, as narrated by the one and only Scott Simpson (@ScottTriGuy) ...
From Millions Missing Canada:
Getting Justice for Justin!
Justin Noble was an advocate for ME health care. Our health care system in Canada failed Justin in the worst of ways. He died October 13, 2016 at just 31 years old.
We dedicate this meeting tomorrow in Ottawa to him.
THE ME CRISIS...
From Millions Missing Canada:
For ‘Lifers’, those who have lived with ME for 25+ years, it truly is a life sentence. One pays the time without doing the crime. Surviving that long with ME gives one a completely different perspective about so many things!
Letter #4 to be delivered to Ottawa...
From Millions Missing Canada:
A Talented Artist Tumbles Hard
ME is no respecter of persons. It fells anyone at anytime and can strike overnight. The young, the strong, the fit, the healthy – no one is exempt from it.
Letter #3 to be delivered to Ottawa and Minister Jane Philpott's office this...
From Millions Missing Canada:
Letter #2 to be delivered to Ottawa and Minister Jane Philpott's office this week.
Oh, the hoops we have to jump through and the acrobats we’re expected to perform! Those with ME who have battled insurance companies will be able to relate to this letter.
Thanks...
The ME Crisis in Canada:
'Out in the Cold in the Yukon in More Ways Than One'
Letter #1 to be Delivered to Health Minister Jane Philpott 's office next week.
https://www.facebook.com/notes/millionsmissing-canada/the-me-crisis-out-in-the-cold-in-the-yukon-in-more-ways-than-one/401982706830124...
From Millions Missing Canada:
Patients and Advocates Connecting With Ottawa Officials
The Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Crisis in Canada will be Discussed at a meeting with officials in Ottawa on March 23rd, 2017.
Please go to this link for more information...
‘Twenty-Five Questions’: A Survey for the Canadian ME Community
We want to know what you, as a sufferer with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis in Canada, want our health officials to know about us.
Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey. Most of it consists of multiple choice and will not...
From Millions Missing Canada:
ME Research in Canada: More on the BIG News this Past Week!
Yes, you heard that right. For those of you who’ve missed the Breaking News – research into ME was published this past week in Canada!
Wilfred de Vega, PhD candidate at U of T, found a huge difference...
Please comment here or on the Millions Missing Canada Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/MillionsMissingCanada/photos/a.301204463574616.1073741828.258002947894768/393463407682054/?type=3
Shared from Millions Missing Canada. This research has just been published.
Canadian Researcher Patrick McGowan of UofT Toronto, presented these results at the IACFS/ME Conference in October 2016. The paper was published yesterday and this study can now be freely shared.
Will de Vega, a member...
Thanks to Jennifer Brea from Millions Missing Canada:
Going Viral for ME This Week!
Jen Brea - The Artist Behind TED Talk and
'Unrest' Premiering at Sundance tomorrow Jan 20th
Thanks Jen for the extensive exposure of this devastating illness!
Canadian TV coverage of the event:
http://toronto.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1035560&playlistId=1.3241644&binId=1.815892&playlistPageNum=1&binPageNum=1#_gus&_gucid=&_gup=twitter&_gsc=WjOwMeL
Additional information about the protest:
Media coverage 1:
http://www.yorkregion.com/.../7066674-protester.../
Recap of this event:
https://www.facebook.com/MillionsMissingCanada/posts/373668079661587:0
Part 2 of the recap
https://www.facebook.com/MillionsMissingCanada/posts/373694619658933:0
Millions Missing Canada advocating with Health Minister Jane Philpott at Meet & Greet in Toronto today! Well done everyone!
Scott Simpson speaking with Minister Philpott at approx. 10:30
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