The Government Relations and Community Social Action Committee
(OSAC) was established in 1986 to provide advice to the Ontario
Division Board of Directors on provincial government relations
and social action issues affecting people with MS and their
family members.
The committee is comprised of MS Society members from across
the province, most of whom have MS, as well as MS Society
staff. The committee reports regularly to the Ontario Division
Board
of Directors on matters requiring action. In addition, a
representative sits on the MS Society's National Government
Relations Committee.
The members of the Government Relations and Community Social
Action Committee are:
This
guide provides practical information and tips about developing
and carrying out social action and government relations activities.
View the PDF version of the Social
Action Guide.
To promote a better understanding of the issues affecting people
with MS and their families, the MS Society prepares position
papers examining key government policies and programs. The
following
are short descriptions and the links to reports available here.
2010 Pre-Budget Submission.
MS Society submission to Ontario’s Minister of Finance in preparation of Budget 2010.
Let’s Talk Report of MS Society Chapters in the HNHB LHIN. A summary of community engagement discussions that took place in MS Society Chapters participating in the Society’s Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) Engagement Pilot Project in the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant (HNHB) LHIN
Accessibility Creates Opportunity: Preventing and removing
barriers for people with MS. A response to a government request
for input on the framework for an Ontarians with Disabilities
Act
