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May 13

Brad Butt speaking in House of Commons on Food Allergy Awareness Month

“Mr. Speaker,

May is National Food Allergy Awareness Month and is an important reminder that millions of Canadians have food allergies and anaphylaxis and that much more can be done to raise awareness and to support those with this condition.

Last May, the House of Commons unanimously passed Motion 230, “that in the opinion of the House, anaphylaxis is a serious concern for an increasing number of Canadians and the government should take the appropriate measures necessary to ensure these Canadians are able to maintain a high quality of life.” 

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May 12

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

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

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

Jan 7

Cindy Paskey awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

Cindy Paskey was honoured to be awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal from Hon. Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.  The medal recognizes her contributions as a long-time advocate for anaphylaxis awareness and safety, as well as for her leadership in the development of child advocacy centres, focused on a holistic approach to helping children, youth and families cope with child abuse investigations, and the process of healing and strengthening lives afterward. December 2012.

Jan 27

Federal Government Strengthens Food Allergen Labelling Regulations

REPOST – (from Feb 14, 2011) Today, the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State (Economic Development Agency of for the Regions of Quebec), along with Rick Dykstra, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration and Niagara West-Glanbrook Member of Parliament Dean Allison, announced regulations to strengthen Canada’s labelling of food allergens and gluten sources. Read more

Oct 24

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Families discuss with MP next steps on Anaphylaxis Motion M-230

C.A.I. urging Ottawa to respond to growing number of Canadians dealing with severe allergies 

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Jun 17

ANAPHYLAXIS AWARENESS MOTION-230

June 17, 2011 – In June 2010, Niagara West – Glanbrook MP Dean Allison gave notice for Motion M-546 that read: That in the opinion of the House, anaphylaxis is a serious concern for an increasing number of Canadians and the government should take the appropriate measures necessary to ensure these Canadians are able to maintain a high quality of life.

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Jun 16

MP DEAN ALLISON REINTRODUCES MOTION TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR ANAPHYLAXIS

June 16, 2011 – Niagara West – Glanbrook Member of Parliament Dean Allison gave notice for a motion in the House of Commons today. Motion-230 reads: That in the opinion of the House, anaphylaxis is a serious concern for an increasing number of Canadians and the government should take the appropriate measures necessary to ensure these Canadians are able to maintain a high quality of life.

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May 31

ANANPHYLAXIS AWARENESS EFFORT RESUMES WITH MPS AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

May 31, 2011 – This week when Members of Parliament return to the House of Commons,  Niagara West – Glanbrook MP Dean Allison will be picking up where he left off before the election, assisting Canadian families in raising greater awareness of the health and quality of life challenges posed by living with severe, life-threatening allergies (anaphylaxis).

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