Health committee  Definitely. We totally agree with the direction that is being proposed. ALS is a crippling financial burden on families. It has no boundaries. Therefore, ALS clients quite often have to give up work and the caregiver obviously needs tax benefits. Yes, definitely, we concur.

Health committee  They say, Ms. Block, that it's related more to the size of population than to any specific.... I would say obviously Ontario has one of the highest number of ALS patients because of the overall population. Interestingly enough, there is a study going on in Italie right now that

Health committee  Thank you for your question, because it is very important. When I was putting my presentation together I asked ALS Society of Canada how they got their research funds. Every dollar comes from donors. That is so frustrating, because they in turn fund Dr. Zinman at Sunnybrook. So

Health committee  Thank you, Patrick. It's much appreciated.

Health committee  First of all, because of the length of time that I have had ALS, I no longer qualify for research trials. That in itself is a little frustrating for me, personally, because the only known drug at the current time that is known to slow down the progression of ALS is a drug called

Health committee  Yes, I can, Joy.

Health committee  Yes, and thank you.

Health committee  Madam Chair, honourable members, and ladies and gentlemen, good morning. My name is Derek Walton. I live in Barrie, Ontario, with my wife and primary caregiver, Diane. Patrick Brown is our MP and a valued friend. Once again it is my honour to be asked by the ALS Society of Cana