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Last night in Halifax, Nova Scotia, more than 500 guests joined Arthritis Society Canada in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Celebrity Roast, an evening of humor and philanthropy dedicated to raising lifechanging funds for nearly half a million people in Atlantic Canada living with...

Originally ran in The Hill Times on April 17, 2024The long waits lead to more pain and suffering, further deterioration of joints, more challenging surgeries, and increased costs to the health system and economy. Health Minister Mark Holland and the federal government have a key role to play in...

In the federal budget released today, we were pleased to see the government’s commitment to research and national pharmacare. This focus is mission critical for people with arthritis who require multiple different approaches to new and emerging treatments and affordable drug coverage. ...

Announcing the 2024 recipients of the Mary Pack Volunteer Award As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, we honour the profound impact each of our volunteers has on Arthritis Society Canada and our work to support the arthritis community across Canada. Whether it's through giving their...

TORONTO, February 21, 2024 – Arthritis Society Canada and Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management are creating transformative opportunities for trailblazing innovators to accelerate and scale solutions for individuals living with...

Arthritis Society Canada celebrates major strides in arthritis research with Top 10 Research Advances of 2023 As the leading charity in funding life-changing arthritis research across the country, Arthritis Society Canada is committed to investing in cutting-edge research to bring...

Finding and implementing solutions to reduce wait times for joint replacement surgery is a top priority for Arthritis Society Canada. Arthritis is the leading cause of joint replacement surgery, including 99% of knee and over 70% of hip replacements.Too many Ontarians are waiting longer than...

Arthritis Society Canada is proud to announce the recipients of the 6th annual Stars Career Development Awards and 12th annual Strategic Operating Grants. This year’s group of 10 recipients from across the nation are leading cutting-edge research, including the use of AI to design tailored...

The program provides essential funding to support transformative research in arthritis care Arthritis Society Canada is proud to share the 10 recipients of this year’s Ignite Research grants, a groundbreaking program that fuels transformative research into cutting-edge solutions for...