A new motion is making its way through the House of Commons that could provide Canadian MS sufferers with additional resources and assistance.
Vegreville-Wainwright MP Leon Benoit’s private members bill was debated in parliament at the end of November 2011 and is now another step closer to being passed.
The bill proposes increased government support for people suffering from MS and wants the government to give MS patients with the most up to date and accurate data on treatment for chronic cerebro-spinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI).
“This is a very important issue to constituents in my riding as well as those who suffer from MS across the country,” said Benoit, who has been speaking with constituents who are affected by MS over the last few months.
“I have been getting calls from people with MS and their families… they (all) had a compelling story to tell.”
Benoit was inspired to put forward the motion after meeting an MS group from Lloydminster and hearing stories from people who have had CCSVI treatment. He wants to see it carried out in Canada.
Benoit said processes the government has implemented could result in the procedure being available in Canada in the next two to three years.
“What my motion was all about was trying to make sure people who were deciding whether to go get this procedure done have more information on which to base their decision,” said Benoit.
“Some people may think well is it really worth it for just two or three years? Well, for a lot of people two or three years is a lifetime.”
There will be a second hour of debate on the bill soon and the next steps for the bill will then be confirmed.
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