Fondation de la recherche sur le diabète juvénile / Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Enregistrement :
26
de
32
(2022-05-02
à
2022-10-21)
Politique ou Programme, Proposition législative, Projet de loi ou résolution
Have suggested amendments to the Budget Implementation Act with respect to Disability Tax Credit and the rules governing Life Sustaining Therapy, in this case insulin therapy. Our recommendation is to automatically qualify those living with T1D.
Request to FINA (2 appearances) to propose an amendment to the Budget Implementation Act that would remove or reduce the 14-hour requirement under the life-sustaining category of the Disability Tax Credit.
Politique ou Programme, Subvention, Contribution ou autre avantage financier
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Strategy for Patient-Orientated Research (SPOR)
Discussions with CIHR and SPOR Network about collaboration towards the creation of a type 1 diabètes registry
Meeting with Juvenile Diabetes Caucus Co-Chairs to discuss strategies and tactics to move JDRF Canada Pre-Budget Submission priorities forward including additional funding for research and changes to the DTC.
Seek an increase funding for the Canadian Clinical Trial Network to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
Seeking support of Government of Canada as well as Opposition parties and civil service for Diabètes 360 initiative to develop a national diabètes strategy and create a new health partnership
Seeking to add insulin to the list of drugs that would be covered should the government decide to launch a national pharmacare program
Subvention, Contribution ou autre avantage financier
Ongoing conversation with Health Minister's Office regarding JDRF-CIHR Partnership to Defeat Diabetes renewal funding, officially approved by TB in November 2021
Seek increased funding for type 1 diabetes research
To seek funding to expand the foundation's educational program to raise awarenes of type 1 diabetes and diabetes management in Canada.