Elizabeth May (Green): Bill to create a national Lyme disease strategy (C-442)

Commentary: Canadian politicians are frequently hearing from Southern Canadian patients about their struggles with Lyme disease. This disease can only be cured at the early stages, and otherwise can go on to cause chronic incapacitating symptoms. I agree with the need for countries to develop a national strategy to diagnose and treat tick-borne illness. Tick-borne diseases are rapidly spreading worldwide, mimic other illnesses, and can result in disability and increase health care costs. I have patients who have had to travel from Canada to see me, because they were unable to get help in their own country for their disabling symptoms.

Elizabeth May (Green): Bill to create a national Lyme disease strategy (C-442), (Scroll to #3) by Andrea Hill, Edmonton Journal