Arthritis research is advancing — so why is funding moving backward?

In his twenties, Demos found himself relying on his grandmother’s cane just to walk. “My arthritis was so severe that every step felt impossible,” he recalls. But a biologic medication — developed through research like that funded by Arthritis Society Canada — transformed his life. “I’m teaching, moving, and even playing soccer with my son.

What is tax time? And why arthritis research needs you now 

When you think about tax time, you probably imagine paperwork, not people. But your year-end donation can mean something far greater: mobility, relief and hope for the 6 million people in Canada with arthritis.  Tax time isn’t just about filling out forms or balancing numbers. It’s a moment to reflect on how your generosity can

A decade of breakthroughs: How arthritis research is transforming care

Research

For millions of Canadians, arthritis means waking up in pain, moving through the day with limits, and missing out on moments that matter. While there’s still no cure, there’s more reason for hope than ever. Across the country, researchers supported by Arthritis Society Canada are changing what’s possible — on the path to detecting arthritis

Thank you for leading the way

Your generosity is driving research progress and helping protect what arthritis steals This Giving Tuesday, something powerful happened.  Across Canada, 3,210 people came together with one shared purpose: to help protect what arthritis steals. The response was incredible — thank you.  Your generosity is powering discoveries that redefine what’s possible from early detection and prevention

Joint letter raises urgent concerns about Bill 2’s impact on access to arthritis care

hospital waiting room

Arthritis Society Canada has joined forces with other leading arthritis organizations to voice our concerns about Quebec’s Bill 2 and its potential impact on care for the province’s 1.2 million people living with arthritis. Read our letter here. About Arthritis Society Canada Arthritis Society Canada represents the six million people in Canada living with arthritis

What is Giving Tuesday? And why arthritis research needs you now.

Protect what arthritis steals

Lead the way with your early Giving Tuesday donation. Every gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar until midnight on December 2. For millions across Canada, arthritis steals something every day — a full night’s sleep, a morning walk with the dog, or the ability to hug someone they love without wincing in pain. When Pamela was

Arthritis Society Canada invests in the future of arthritis research with 2025 Training Awards

Training awards

Salary awards support next-generation researchers advancing arthritis care Toronto, ON, October 7, 2025 – Arthritis Society Canada is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Training Awards, a vital investment in Canada’s pipeline of arthritis researchers. This funding supports promising graduate PhD and post-doctoral trainees working to transform how arthritis is diagnosed, treated and

New Report Reveals Alarming Misconception About Canada’s Leading Cause of Disability

Hands with arthritis

Jessica Taylor, a 27-year-old nurse from London, Ontario, has lived with osteoarthritis since her teens. Painful flare-ups can make long hospital shifts impossible, and while her employer provides accommodations, stepping back from patient care is never ideal. “I’d rather be out there, completing my rounds and caring for patients,” she says. “That’s where I’m needed

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