Arthritis Society Canada / Société de l’arthrite du Canada
Registration:
31
of
33
(2023-07-18
to
2024-04-17)
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Advocate for increased government funding for research, innovation and data related to arthritis and to support patient oriented research. Government support for health charities.
Policies or Program
- Discussion with government official about national pharmacare and timely access to treatment for people living with arthritis including addressing wait times for joint replacement surgery and pain management.
- Discussions with government about strategies and supports to help improve quality of life for people living with arthritis.
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Discussions with government officials with respect to policy and regulation of medical cannabis.
- Excise Tax Act, specifically with respect to the application of sales tax on medical cannabis