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The Election is Called – Let’s Keep Brain Injury on the National Agenda

The federal election has been officially called for April 28, 2025. Over the next several weeks, political leaders will be talking about tariffs, global issues, and economic policies—all of which will dominate the headlines. But amidst all the noise, we cannot afford to let the conversation around brain injury fade into the background.

In the last Parliament, all political parties voiced their support for a National Strategy on Brain Injury. Now, with this election upon us, it’s time […]

Oh Canada! by Debra Erickson

I’m pouring real Canadian Maple syrup on my pancakes this morning, listening to The Tragically Hip and wearing a toque.

Why? Because I’m Canadian! Not sure if you’ve been watching the news or not but never before has our identity as Canadians been threatened like it has in recent days.

I’m well aware of the two forbidden topics: politics and religion. Let’s consider this a healthy dialogue on well- being and leave it at that! Because really, that’s what it comes down to: moving in a positive direction despite everything going on around us.

It was about two years post-accident while I […]

Exclusive Invitation to Survivors of Brain Injury, Family Members, and Caregivers

In January 2024, we launch the “125 Days to Say Yes!” campaign. This initiative is a transformative drive designed to catalyze support and swift action towards the realization of the National Strategy on Brain Injury Act (Bill C-277) with the government of Canada. The campaign coincides with the 125 days the House of Commons will be sitting from January to December in 2024.

As we prepare for the campaign, we invite survivors of brain injury, family members, and caregivers to be the driving force behind this movement by sharing their journey. The campaign involves sharing photos and short videos of […]

The Election is Called – Let’s Keep Brain Injury on the National Agenda

Oh Canada! by Debra Erickson

Invitation to Survivors, Family Members, and Caregivers

Exclusive Invitation to Survivors of Brain Injury, Family Members, and Caregivers