The following information was distributed on June 19, 2025. We have some important advocacy news to share with you. The society recently had the opportunity to speak to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services regarding the 2026 provincial budget; on behalf of our community, we presented three key recommendations that could transform care for our community in British Columbia. Building on Past Success Our advocacy efforts have achieved real results b

The group DoNoHarmBC is supporting a package of budget recommendations that include funding for services and care for people with ME and other chronic illnesses. More specifically, this local campaign supports the 2024 BC Report on the Budget Recommendation #80 (to improve services for ME patients) and Recommendation #76 (to fund clinics and care hubs for chronic illnesses), including a call for specific provisions for Long-COVID. If you have interest in supporting these

We have great news to share! This year marks the third consecutive year to have an ME specific recommendation placed in the Provincial Government’s Budget Consultation report! This is a community win! On August 3rd, 2023, the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services released its Report on the Budget 2024 Consultation . This report is the result of an annual public consultation process which we know many of you participated in. A clear recommendation fo