Make Arthritis a Priority in Ontario's 2025 Election
While economic concerns, such as the impact of U.S. tariffs, dominate the headlines this election season, health care remains a top priority for Ontarians. Among the many health challenges facing Ontario, arthritis stands out as one of the most pressing chronic disease issues, affecting more than 2.3 million residents—or one in six voters. Most Ontario political parties and candidates acknowledge both the direct health care costs and indirect economic burdens of arthritis through lost employment and absenteeism. Now, it is time for Ontario’s political leaders to act and prioritize arthritis care. Ontarians living with arthritis deserve a health care system that meets their needs, regardless of where they live or who they are.
Arthritis Consumer Experts and the Ontario Rheumatology Association have co-signed an Op-Ed article that identifies key health policy priorities that the next Ontario government must address to produce meaningful change for the millions of Ontarians affected by arthritis. We encourage the arthritis community to share this Op-Ed through your networks.