Human Resources committee  Then although there's some flexibility, with episodic individuals it certainly has to be much more flexible. Is there any way we can improve it very quickly? Obviously, we have many people who are in this situation. We heard from this panel earlier that many people are very empl

Human Resources committee  Mr. Chair, I want to move a couple of quick but time-sensitive items before we get into this. I want to move that the committee allow written briefs for their study on M-192.

Human Resources committee  That would be fine. (Motion agreed to [See Minutes of Proceedings])

Human Resources committee  There's another one. I move that the committee extend the deadline for written briefs from stakeholders and families on its study on M-110 to 5 p.m. on Friday, November 29—

Human Resources committee  —so that their input can be considered by analysts in drafting the report.

Human Resources committee  It's very time sensitive, obviously.

Human Resources committee  The input from these people is swept under the rug.

Human Resources committee  They won't be heard from then.

Human Resources committee  They won't be heard from.

Human Resources committee  We could make an exception.

Human Resources committee  You could make an exception if you really wanted to for these people.

Human Resources committee  I'm disappointed obviously, but let's go on with this. Ms. Wilcox, it's quite a long list of what seem to be accomplishments that you put forth. I know that you had talked about how people with episodic disabilities, in particular, women with episodic disabilities, were less lik

Human Resources committee  You do list a lot of the various programs that are available. One of the ones that sticks out is that you talk about the employment insurance sickness benefit available to eligible claimants who are unable to work due to injury or illness. The benefit provides up to 15 weeks of p

Human Resources committee  Thank you. Julie, you have a demanding job as well. We know each other quite well. You do amazing work. Has it impacted your job, and can you explain to us the kinds of challenges that you face?

Human Resources committee  Thanks to everyone for being here. I know it's difficult to tell stories at times, but it's the best way for us to really wrap our heads around what the experience is. I just want to start with you, David. Could you tell the committee what your personal connection is with MS?