Canadians call for federal action on brain health: Vote for Brain Health Campaign launches during Brain Awareness Week

A new national campaign – www.Vote4BrainHealth.ca – led by the Canadian Brain Research Strategy, urges policymakers to put brain health on the election agenda.

OTTAWA, March 10, 2025 – Brain health is Canada’s next big challenge—and opportunity. One in five Canadians lives with a brain condition, making brain disorders the leading cause of disability and costing the economy tens of billions each year in healthcare and caregiving hours. At the same time, Canada is a world-renowned hub for brain research and the field is at a turning point, with breakthroughs for conditions like Alzheimer’s, depression, and stroke within reach. Coordinated national action is needed to turn isolated discoveries into solutions that benefit all Canadians.

That’s why the Canadian Brain Research Strategy is launching Vote for Brain Health (www.Vote4BrainHealth.ca), a national campaign calling on all federal parties to commit to prioritizing brain research and brain health in the next election. Timed with Brain Awareness Week (March 10-16), the campaign highlights the urgent need for a Canadian Brain Research Initiative—a focused national effort to ensure that Canada’s brain research leadership translates into better treatments, a stronger workforce, and a healthier future for all Canadians.

Read the full article here: https://canadianbrain.ca/canadians-call-for-federal-action-on-brain-health-vote-for-brain-health-campaign-launches-during-brain-awareness-week/