8

Feb

2018

Press conference at the National Assembly regarding the petition

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Yesterday was a significant day for the Lyme disease cause at the National Assembly of Quebec, where the Association québécoise de la maladie de Lyme, several of its members, and individuals affected by the disease held a press conference with Parti Québécois MPs Sylvain Pagé and Sylvain Roy. Immediately following our public statement, Ministers Charlebois, Barrette, and Blanchette were confronted by journalists from the Assembly and held their own press conference—an unusual occurrence that indicates we made an impact. They chose to merely reiterate the dogmatic position adopted by medical authorities for years, which perpetuates the inadequate recognition of the disease. The AQML petition on Lyme disease was then submitted by Mr. Sylvain Pagé, the MP for Labelle, who supports our demands. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the MPs who stand by us, the individuals affected who attended the press conference, those who made presentations and gave interviews afterward, and all those who supported us both directly and indirectly!

We are taking a moment to rest and will update you soon.

Here are some links showcasing the media events from the day.

National Assembly of Quebec: Press conference of AQML and other stakeholders on Lyme disease at the Assembly (Full video)
National Assembly of Quebec: Press conference of ministers Charlebois, Barrette, and Blanchette, statements made immediately after our press conference (Full video)

PRESS REVIEW

Articles

La Presse : Maladie de Lyme: «L’État ne peut pas nous laisser de même!»
Journal de Québec : Maladie de Lyme: des patients reprochent au réseau québécois son inefficacité
Le Soleil : Maladie de Lyme: attention aux charlatans, avertit Barrette
TVA Nouvelles : Des patients accusent le réseau québécois d’être inefficace
TVA Nouvelles : Rémy Fortin veut que la maladie de Lyme soit reconnue
L’Écho de La Tuque : Maladie de Lyme: dépôt d’une pétition de 9000 noms
Le Nouvelliste : « Il nie complètement le problème »
Le Soleil de Chateauguay : Maladie de Lyme : un grand malade de Beauharnois à l’Assemblée nationale de Québec
L’information du Nord : « Nous avons le droit d’être soigné chez nous! » – Louise Rosa

Television interview

TVA LCN, Mario Dumont : Des patients accusent le réseau québécois d’être inefficace

Radio interview

98,5 fm Montréal, Isabelle : Craignez-vous la maladie de Lyme?
blvd 102.1, 100% Normandeau : Entrevue avec George Kassatly, père d’une jeune fille qui a contracté la maladie de Lyme
Radio-Canada Estrie, Écoutez l’Estrie : Une pétition pour un plan d’action contre la maladie de Lyme
Radio-Canada, ICI première : Une pétition pour contrer la maladie de Lyme
Énergie 98.9: La maladie de Lyme, la maladie qui ¨n’existe pas¨ au Québec

Press release from AQML to announce the submission of the petition:
Lyme disease: Over 9,000 people demand the Government of Quebec establish and implement a Lyme disease action plan.

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