Advocacy at CCS - Défense de l'intérêt public SCC
@ccsadvocacy.bsky.social
The advocacy arm of the @cancersociety.bsky.social. Compte de l'équipe de Défense de l'intérêt public de la @societeducancer.bsky.social.
Recently, our team had the pleasure of meeting MP Maggie Chi to discuss the future of cancer care in Canada. Thank you MP Chi for your thoughtful advice and discussion!
November 5, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Recently, our team had the pleasure of meeting MP Maggie Chi to discuss the future of cancer care in Canada. Thank you MP Chi for your thoughtful advice and discussion!
Today, @cancersociety.bsky.social EVP of Mission, Research and Advocacy Dr. Stuart Edmonds spoke at @coloncanada.bsky.social conference on the importance of building an equitable and accessible clinical trials system in Canada. CCS is proud to see Dr. Edmonds leading this important conversation!
October 29, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Today, @cancersociety.bsky.social EVP of Mission, Research and Advocacy Dr. Stuart Edmonds spoke at @coloncanada.bsky.social conference on the importance of building an equitable and accessible clinical trials system in Canada. CCS is proud to see Dr. Edmonds leading this important conversation!
While at Queen’s Park, patient advocate Nadia met with her MPP, Ontario Premier Doug Ford. She spoke about the financial burden that cancer placed on her family. Together, we can work together to make cancer care more affordable and accessible for Ontarians. #onpoli #costofcancer
October 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
While at Queen’s Park, patient advocate Nadia met with her MPP, Ontario Premier Doug Ford. She spoke about the financial burden that cancer placed on her family. Together, we can work together to make cancer care more affordable and accessible for Ontarians. #onpoli #costofcancer
CCS volunteer and prostate cancer patient, Dr. Anthony Dixon shared how his own diagnosis changed everything. He spoke about the financial and emotional costs, from parking fees to PSA tests. He also reflected on the gifts: empathy, purpose, and the power of early detection. Thank you Anthony!
October 29, 2025 at 7:11 PM
CCS volunteer and prostate cancer patient, Dr. Anthony Dixon shared how his own diagnosis changed everything. He spoke about the financial and emotional costs, from parking fees to PSA tests. He also reflected on the gifts: empathy, purpose, and the power of early detection. Thank you Anthony!
Thank you to reception sponsor @johnjordan_lfk and all our speakers including Minister @SylviaJones, MPPs France Gelinas @nickelbelt, MPP @shamjiadil.bsky.social l, MPP @mikeschreiner.bsky.social . Your leadership helps drive real change for people facing cancer in Ontario! #CostOfCancer #onpoli
October 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Thank you to reception sponsor @johnjordan_lfk and all our speakers including Minister @SylviaJones, MPPs France Gelinas @nickelbelt, MPP @shamjiadil.bsky.social l, MPP @mikeschreiner.bsky.social . Your leadership helps drive real change for people facing cancer in Ontario! #CostOfCancer #onpoli
While at Queen’s Park, @cancersociety.bsky.social CEO Andrea Seale shared how affordability means something different when it’s about your health. Last year alone, patients and caregivers shouldered $7.5 billion in costs—delaying or going without care because they couldn’t afford it.
October 29, 2025 at 7:07 PM
While at Queen’s Park, @cancersociety.bsky.social CEO Andrea Seale shared how affordability means something different when it’s about your health. Last year alone, patients and caregivers shouldered $7.5 billion in costs—delaying or going without care because they couldn’t afford it.
What a day at Queen’s Park! Our “Breakfast for Better Cancer Care” brought together CCS staff, volunteers, and MPPs to spotlight the real cost of cancer. We brought three tangible asks to Ontario MPPs that can reduce those costs right now.
Thank you to everyone who joined us! #onpoli #costofcancer
Thank you to everyone who joined us! #onpoli #costofcancer
October 29, 2025 at 6:52 PM
What a day at Queen’s Park! Our “Breakfast for Better Cancer Care” brought together CCS staff, volunteers, and MPPs to spotlight the real cost of cancer. We brought three tangible asks to Ontario MPPs that can reduce those costs right now.
Thank you to everyone who joined us! #onpoli #costofcancer
Thank you to everyone who joined us! #onpoli #costofcancer
Thank you MPP @tylerwatt.bsky.social for meeting with our advocates to discuss the importance of making #cancer care more affordable and accessible in #Ontario. We appreciate your time and support on this important issue! #onpoli
October 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Thank you MPP @tylerwatt.bsky.social for meeting with our advocates to discuss the importance of making #cancer care more affordable and accessible in #Ontario. We appreciate your time and support on this important issue! #onpoli
We're grateful to MPP @kristynwongtam.bsky.social for meeting with our team to talk about the future of #cancer care in #Ontario. Thank you for your time and thoughtful conversation! #onpoli
October 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We're grateful to MPP @kristynwongtam.bsky.social for meeting with our team to talk about the future of #cancer care in #Ontario. Thank you for your time and thoughtful conversation! #onpoli
Our advocates were so thankful to meet with MPP @stephaniesmyth.bsky.social to talk about the work we are doing to make cancer care more accessible in Ontario. We spoke about Take Home Cancer Drugs, PSA testing, and Hospital Parking! Thank you again MPP Smyth #onpoli
October 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Our advocates were so thankful to meet with MPP @stephaniesmyth.bsky.social to talk about the work we are doing to make cancer care more accessible in Ontario. We spoke about Take Home Cancer Drugs, PSA testing, and Hospital Parking! Thank you again MPP Smyth #onpoli
Our team of advocates was extremely thankful to meet with MPP @lfairclough.bsky.social to talk about making cancer care more affordable and accessible for Ontarians. Thank you again MPP Fairclough! #onpoli
October 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Our team of advocates was extremely thankful to meet with MPP @lfairclough.bsky.social to talk about making cancer care more affordable and accessible for Ontarians. Thank you again MPP Fairclough! #onpoli
We were so pleased to catch up with Ontario Liberal Party leader @johnfraseros.bsky.social . Our group had a heartfelt conversation about making cancer care more affordable and accessible for Ontarians! #onpoli
October 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
We were so pleased to catch up with Ontario Liberal Party leader @johnfraseros.bsky.social . Our group had a heartfelt conversation about making cancer care more affordable and accessible for Ontarians! #onpoli
Thank you to Ontario Green Party Leader MPP @MikeSchreiner for meeting with our advocates to talk about PSA testing and access to cancer care in Ontario. Your support is always greatly appreciated! #onpoli
October 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Thank you to Ontario Green Party Leader MPP @MikeSchreiner for meeting with our advocates to talk about PSA testing and access to cancer care in Ontario. Your support is always greatly appreciated! #onpoli
Thank you MPP Sam Oosterhoff for your continued passion for improving access to care for people in Ontario. Our advocates had a great conversation about take home cancer drugs and information on PSA testing!
October 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Thank you MPP Sam Oosterhoff for your continued passion for improving access to care for people in Ontario. Our advocates had a great conversation about take home cancer drugs and information on PSA testing!
Thank you Premier Ford for taking the time to meet with our team and talk about the important ways in which we can collaborate to make cancer care more affordable and accessible in Ontario. Your support is greatly appreciated!
October 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Thank you Premier Ford for taking the time to meet with our team and talk about the important ways in which we can collaborate to make cancer care more affordable and accessible in Ontario. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Today, our Advocacy staff and patient storytellers are on Queen's Park talking about the cost of cancer and how we can work with the Ontario government to make cancer care more affordable and accessible for Ontarians. #onpoli
October 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Today, our Advocacy staff and patient storytellers are on Queen's Park talking about the cost of cancer and how we can work with the Ontario government to make cancer care more affordable and accessible for Ontarians. #onpoli
This morning, we had the pleasure of hosting a reception at Queen's Park in Toronto. We welcomed patient storytellers, MPP's, and staff to hear from impactful speakers discussing the importance of take home cancer drugs, PSA testing, and hospital parking. Thank you again to our guests and partners!
October 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This morning, we had the pleasure of hosting a reception at Queen's Park in Toronto. We welcomed patient storytellers, MPP's, and staff to hear from impactful speakers discussing the importance of take home cancer drugs, PSA testing, and hospital parking. Thank you again to our guests and partners!
We commend @davidebybc.bsky.social and the @governmentofbc.bsky.social for introducing legislation to extend protected leave to 27 weeks for people facing serious illness like #cancer.
Nearly 40% of those diagnosed with cancer are in their working years and should focus on recovery, not job risk.
Nearly 40% of those diagnosed with cancer are in their working years and should focus on recovery, not job risk.
October 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
We commend @davidebybc.bsky.social and the @governmentofbc.bsky.social for introducing legislation to extend protected leave to 27 weeks for people facing serious illness like #cancer.
Nearly 40% of those diagnosed with cancer are in their working years and should focus on recovery, not job risk.
Nearly 40% of those diagnosed with cancer are in their working years and should focus on recovery, not job risk.
Congratulations Premier-designate Tony Wakeham, the PC Party, and all new and returning members of the @nlleg.bsky.social. We look forward to our continued work together, improving the health of all #Newfoundlanders and #Labradorians. To take on #cancer, it takes all of us. It takes a society.
October 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Congratulations Premier-designate Tony Wakeham, the PC Party, and all new and returning members of the @nlleg.bsky.social. We look forward to our continued work together, improving the health of all #Newfoundlanders and #Labradorians. To take on #cancer, it takes all of us. It takes a society.
