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May 13

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Anaphylaxis M-230 – What’s Next?

Here’s the latest on the debate of Anaphylaxis Motion M-230.  We are excited that a vote will take place in the full House of Commons on May 22, 2013 at approximately 5:30pm.  We expect the Motion to pass.  What will that mean? Read more

May 12

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EpiPens Available on all Mississauga Fire Trucks

EpiPens Available on all Mississauga Fire Trucks  - May 08, 2013

Today during City Council, Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services announced that all fire trucks operating in Mississauga will carry EpiPens and firefighters are authorized to provide assistance to anyone that requires it. Read more

Apr 28

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Letter from Anaphylaxis Canada to MP Dean Allison – April 17, 2013

Click here to read the letter from Anaphaylaxis Canada regarding Motion 230.

Apr 28

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Blue Jays to offer peanut controlled seating for those with allergies

Peanut/Nut Controlled Section Available for 6 Games

(from Blue Jays press release)

The Blue Jays are doubling the number of games with peanut/nut-controlled seating this year, up to six from three a year ago.

At these games, fans with peanut/nut allergies can purchase tickets to a special section in the 200-level outfield, dubbed the Peanut Controlled Zone, where nuts will be restricted. Read more

Mar 2

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Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association partners with EpiPen® to educate members about food allergens

February 21, 2013

TORONTO – The Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA) is working with the Canadian distributor of EpiPen auto-injectors to better serve the estimated 1.3 million Canadians with food allergies when they dine at restaurants. Read more

Jul 16

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MP Dechert Raises Awareness to Anaphylaxis Month

May 30th, 2012

Mississauga, Ontario – Bob Dechert, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Erindale made a statement in the House of Commons today:

Mr. Bob Dechert (Mississauga—Erindale, CPC): “I stand today to bring attention to national anaphylaxis month.

Many Canadians live with a severe allergic condition that causes them to pay constant attention to what they eat, and even sometimes what they touch. They live everyday with the worry of being only one mistake away from a potentially life threatening accident.

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