Arthritis Action Now

Canada is Failing Millions Living with Arthritis – We Need to Act Now!

Canada’s silent health crisis can’t be ignored anymore. Use your voice to call for government action.

Arthritis is Canada's most common chronic disease, yet it remains misunderstood, ignored, and underfunded. Arthritis Action Now: The Plan to End Arthritis in Canada is a roadmap to address this crisis, focused on three key priorities for government action.

Priority: Timely, appropriate and inclusive arthritis prevention and care

Build arthritis care pathways for prevention, diagnosis and treatment
Accelerate access to new therapies and ensure people get the right treatment at the right time
Co-develop culturally safe arthritis prevention and care with Indigenous communities

Priority: Reduction of arthritis-related disability

Provide access to community-based self-management and support programs
Reduce wait times for joint replacement surgeries
Implement targeted arthritis prevention programs and public awareness campaigns

Priority: Canada as a leader in arthritis research and innovation

Increase investments in arthritis research and innovation including Indigenous-led research
Implement a pan-Canadian health data strategy that includes arthritis data and equity metrics

Take Action: Email your elected representative for Arthritis Action Now!

It only takes 30 seconds to send an email and urge governments to implement Arthritis Action Now priorities.

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I am writing today as your constituent and someone impacted by arthritis. Arthritis is a critical economic and social challenge for our community and for Canada. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability and joint replacements and costs our economy $45.9 billion annually. This crisis has been misunderstood, ignored and underfunded for too long.

There is now a clear path forward. "Arthritis Action Now: The Plan to End Arthritis in Canada" (arthritis.ca/AANPlan) is an unprecedented solution, co-developed by 21 arthritis-related organizations and shaped by more than 100,000 Canadians. It provides a clear roadmap to prevent arthritis, improve treatment, and ultimately find a cure.

The plan sets out three public policy priorities for action by government at all levels:
1) Timely, appropriate and inclusive arthritis prevention and care
2) Reduction of arthritis-related disability
3) Canada as a leader in arthritis research and innovation

I am asking you to be a champion for the millions of Canadians impacted by this disease. Please show your support for the Plan and work with the arthritis community to begin the implementation of these priorities.

I look forward to your response and what actions you can take to help implement Arthritis Action Now.

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