Work for Diabetes

Diabetes is a common chronic condition affecting many, and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes varies due to many factors, including social, economic, environmental, and genetic influences. The Government of Canada remains deeply committed to improving outcomes and supporting preventative measures for those living with Type 2 Diabetes.  On May 20, 2026, Sonia Sidhu, […]

Today, Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South, hosted the 5th Annual World Diabetes Day Flag-Raising Ceremony at Brampton City Hall to mark World Diabetes Day and Diabetes Awareness Month. The ceremony brought together federal, municipal, and community leaders, local organizations, and residents to raise awareness about diabetes prevention, management, and research. The blue […]

March 29, 2021 – Brampton Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South, has been a champion for Canadians with diabetes, advocating for funding, research, awareness, and a national framework. MP Sonia Sidhu’s Private Members’ Bill C-237, An Act to establish a national framework for diabetes passed unanimously at second reading and also passed at […]

On Feb. 26, 2021, Liberal MP Sonia Sidhu’s Private Member’s Bill C-237, An Act to establish a national framework for diabetes will go on to third reading.  The bill is designed to “support improved access to diabetes prevention and treatment to ensure better health outcomes for Canadians.” Over 18 years in the health care field […]

November 27, 2020 – Brampton Sonia Sidhu, the Member of Parliament for Brampton South has taken her Private Members’ Bill another step forward on behalf of the 11 million Canadians living with diabetes or prediabetes. On Friday, November 27th, MP Sonia Sidhu’s Bill C-237, An Act to establish a national framework for diabetes was read […]

I was so pleased to announce alongside the Honourable Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos on Oct. 5th, 2021, the tabling of the national framework designed to support improved access to diabetes prevention, improve management, treatment, research and overall ensure better health outcomes for Canadians. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to every Parliamentarian who […]

Defeating Diabetes Right now there are approximately 11 million Canadians suffering from Diabetes or Prediabetes, and a new diagnosis is made every 3 minutes. Diabetes is a leading cause of stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, blindness, and lower limb amputation; it places a huge burden on Canada’s healthcare system and is estimated to cost $15.9 […]

“THERE IS NO REASON WHY THE COUNTRY THAT GAVE INSULIN TO THE WORLD CANNOT LEAD THE FIGHT AGAINST DIABETES” -MP SONIA SIDHU Right now there are approximately 11 million Canadians suffering from Diabetes or Prediabetes, and a new diagnosis is made every 3 minutes. Diabetes is a leading cause of stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, […]

MP Sonia Sidhu is a member of the Standing Committee on Health (also known as HESA) and this committee has had many achievements so far this year! Studied the National Diabetes Strategy Studied Organ Donation Studied the health affects of Pre-Mixed Drinks Containing Alcohol, Caffeine, and Sugar Bill S-228 Act to amend the Food and Drug Act (Prohibiting food and […]

In the summer of 2017 Liberal MP for Brampton South, Sonia Sidhu, spoke to Canadians about Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy, revisions to Canada’s Food Guide, and strategies to reduce the marketing of unhealthy food to children (M2K), all through the lens of diabetes, which has an impact on 11 million Canadians today. This consultation series […]