ALS is devastating our military families—it’s time to invest in research to find out why

As Ottawa increases military spending, it must also fund research into the diseases linked to military service.
Canadians who have served in the Armed Forces have a significantly higher incidence rate of ALS compared to the general population, writes Tammy Moore.

Canada marks June as ALS Awareness Month, formally recognized by Parliament. Every year, Canadians living with ALS, their families, clinicians, researchers, and advocates work to build public understanding of one of the country’s most devastating—and least understood—d...

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