Election 2008
Ask the parties and candidates to
champion income security for people affected by MS!
Read the responses from
the party leaders to MS issues.
  On
Tuesday, October 14, Canadian voters go to the polls. This is
a great opportunity to raise the issues that are important to
people with MS. We need to make sure candidates are fully aware
of MS and gain their support on our key issues.
The MS Society of Canada is asking the federal government for
changes that would allow more people with MS to stay at work
and remain part of their communities. These modest improvements
would help people with MS, and their families and caregivers
gain the income they must have to cover essential needs. Many
people with MS are no longer able to work, and family members
who are caregivers often have to cut back on their own jobs to
provide needed care.
Here’s what you can do to support our election effort
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Send a quick e-mail message to the candidates asking
them to support these key steps:
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Make Employment Insurance sickness benefits more flexible
to allow people to work part-time and receive partial
benefits.
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Make the Disability Tax Credit a refundable benefit.
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Allow spouses to claim the Caregiver Tax Credit – right
now this isn’t allowed.
Send your message now
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Talk to the candidates about our issues - at your
door, when they phone or at election meetings.
Learn more
about the key steps needed to help people affected by MS gain secure incomes.
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Encourage your family and friends to get involved
Use our online “Tell-a-Friend” tool to
spread the word about this campaign.
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And most important -
Be sure to VOTE on October 14!
Please send
a message to candidates in your riding now!
Your voice will make a difference.
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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