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These are but a few of the compelling reasons that we desperately need to revamp Canada's compassionate care policy to build in greater flexibility for EI. For example, it would be advantageous to allow partial weeks over a longer period, rather than blocks of weeks at a time.
The creation of a companion program to the compassionate care benefit not solely based on employment would also be crucial to ensuring that families can survive.
ALS patients deserve to have hope, and this is only possible with the advancement of research, increased clinical trial opportunities and better support for the family, more particularly the caregivers. Treatments for this horrible illness are desperately needed. This is why we are asking for your help and support.
Thank you very much for this opportunity.