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Member of Parliament

Sean Casey

  • Member of Parliament
  • Liberal
  • Charlottetown
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Voting Attendance: 68%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $129,351.49

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Context: House Hansard - 190 - May/3/23
Mr. Sean Casey (Charlottetown, Lib.)
  • May/3/23 2:07:52 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, approximately one in 400 Canadians lives with multiple sclerosis. MS can happen to anyone, without warning. Canada is home to many world-leading MS researchers. New scientific discoveries, like the research that identified the Epstein-Barr virus as the leading risk factor for developing MS, are within our grasp and can change the outcome of the disease. Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world. Let us prioritize and fund the research that shows so much promise. Families living with MS are eagerly awaiting the passage and implementation of the Canada disability benefit and an El sickness benefit that takes episodic illness into account. Today, in honour of MS Awareness Month, I am wearing a carnation to show my solidarity with the MS community. I ask my fellow parliamentarians to join me to support MS Canada's quest to accelerate MS research and legislation that will have a life-changing impact on those living with multiple sclerosis.
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Context: House Hansard - 109 - Oct/6/22
Mr. Sean Casey (Charlottetown, Lib.)
  • Oct/6/22 2:10:57 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of World Spine Day, which is taking place this year on October 16. The purpose of World Spine Day is to raise awareness around back health and spinal disorders. Musculoskeletal conditions like low back pain are a leading cause of disability, impacting 11 million Canadians each year. These conditions are more prevalent than cancer, stroke, heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s combined. One in eight Canadians suffer from chronic low back pain, and it is responsible for almost one-third of lost time at work. This is an important issue that impacts the health and economic well-being of our communities, large and small. This year's theme is “Every Spine Counts”, which emphasizes the diversity of the underserved communities impacted and the need for improving access to regulated essential spinal health services, like chiropractors. Today and on World Spine Day, I call on all members to recognize the importance of spinal disorders and spinal health in our communities.
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