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Bill C-206: A National Strategy on Brain Injury Has Been Introduced
We’re excited to share that Gord Johns, MP Courtenay-Alberni introduced Bill C-206 – calling upon government to implement a national strategy on brain injury – in the House of Commons on June 10, 2025.
The former Bill C-277 died on the order paper when the election was called; therefore, Bill C-206 reintroduces this important initiative to the House. This is a critical step forward in addressing the fragmented systems of care that continue to fail survivors of brain injury and their families across Canada.
To sign the open letter calling on federal leaders to support Bill C-206 click this link:
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Join the #PeopleLikeUs campaign by sharing your story or inviting others to do the same. In September the CGB Centre for Traumatic Life Losses will resume the letter writing campaign to share real stories of real people. Last year the #125 Days to Say Yes! campaign was pivotal in moving Bill C-277 along. Let’s do the same for Bill C-206! To join the campaign, survivors and family members, friends and caregivers can email:
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Your voice is needed more than ever. If you were part of our campaign last year, we welcome you to participate with us again. Together, we can ensure that #PeopleLikeUs are seen, heard, and supported.
Click on this link for the new E-petition that people can sign in favor of Bill C-206:
ANNOUNCEMENT
South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society, along with ICBC, Brain Trust Canada, and BC Brain Injury Association are thrilled to announce the launch of a new pilot program where we will be supporting ICBC customers who are living with a brain injury.
For any questions, you can reach ICBC directly at: recoveryprograms@icbc.com
To read more, you can check out this link: https://lnkd.in/ghsgm8sz
Stay tuned for more updates!
PRESS RELEASE - JULY 12, 2024
South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society (SOSBIS) responds to Fraudulent Letter purportedly written by its Executive Director.
July 12, 2024 – The South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society (“SOSBIS”) has been made aware of a Facebook post containing a letter purportedly written by our Executive Director to some racist organization in the United States. We take this matter extremely seriously and have conducted a thorough investigation. We are confident that the letter did not originate from SOSBIS or its Executive Director.
We have been advised that the creation and circulation of this fraudulent letter very likely constitutes a criminal act, and as such, we have notified the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) which has opened an investigation.
We would like to assure our members, clients, and the general public that SOSBIS does not tolerate racism in any form. Our organization is dedicated to serving the community with integrity and respect and ensuring that all our operations are conducted without bias or discrimination.
SOSBIS is continuing to monitor this situation closely and will take all necessary steps to protect our officers and staff. We urge anyone who has been negatively affected by the aforementioned post to seek assistance using one of the mental health supports offered by the government of British Columbia.
For further information or inquiries, please contact:
Linda Sankey
Executive Director
South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society
Lsankey@sosbis.com
250-490-0613 ext. 204
Thank you for your understanding and continued support
