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Avid cyclist Li Jiang, who lives with Parkinson’s, came to Parliament Hill last week to advocate for people affected by Parkinson’s in Canada. Photograph courtesy of Li Jiang

Opinion

BY LI JIANG

November 13, 2024

Parkinson’s presents a significant and growing strain on Canadians, their families, and the health-care system. Currently, more than 110,000 Canadians are living with Parkinson’s—including me. And this number is expected to grow to 150,000 over the next decade.

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