Multiple Sclerosis   a lot about this terrible disease and about this procedure, which really does offer hope. From these discussions, it has been clear that the CCSVI treatment does work for some people and that it offers hope for many more people. I also want to say that our Conservative government

Multiple Sclerosis   about the disease, its progression and the use of treatments in Canada, we can more effectively plan care and identify best practices for MS treatment. Many members have heard about the chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency, CCSVI, procedure, which is more commonly known

Multiple Sclerosis   sclerosis. She found herself in a situation where she was bedridden before she underwent this therapy in Bulgaria in July 2010 and then in California the following January. She has been a very outspoken supporter and advocate of CCSVI in Canada. She is one of the ladies who has kept my

Multiple Sclerosis   on the disease and on the treatments. As we know, these include the treatment for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency, or CCSVI, which has been making headlines in recent years. As a doctor, I must admit that I am both intrigued with and skeptical of Dr. Zamboni's theory regarding

Multiple Sclerosis   for treatment. Even more unbelievably, this information will not be available for several more years. This is unconscionable, given that thousands of Canadians have already travelled for CCSVI treatments. The motion also calls for the concerns and views of patients to be well-represented

National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Act  The time provided for debate has expired. Accordingly, the question is on the motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?

National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Act  Agreed. No.

National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Act  All those in favour will please say yea.

National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Act  Yea.

National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Act  All those opposed will please say nay.

National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Act  Nay.

National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Act  In my opinion the nays have it. And five or more members having risen: A recorded division on the motion stands deferred until Wednesday, February 29, 2012, immediately before the time provided for private members' business.

National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Act   for clinical trials. Since 2009, when treatment for CCSVI was first announced, 800 Canadians will have died from MS-related complications or suicide, while the government has ignored the science. Thirty-three months will have passed by the time the government implements a registry. Sadly

National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Act  Madam Speaker, I am very pleased to join this chorus of caring Canadians who believe that Canada is a place where medicine should be the best in the world, and that we should not be holding back. I want to applaud all of the speakers so far today, as well as my friend from the

National Strategy for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Act  Madam Speaker, I am pleased to join the debate. I know I am not supposed to say these sorts of things, but let me turn and acknowledge my good friend from Etobicoke North for introducing the bill. I greatly appreciate it. I thank the hon. member in my father's name. May father