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A Tribute to John Simpson

To truly appreciate the power of advocacy in the brain injury community, we must recognize the profound impact John Simpson had on all of us. He paved the way for significant change, and it was an honour to have known him. Saying goodbye is heartbreaking.

John passed away on February 17, 2025, at the remarkable age of 89. How fitting that it was Family Day, as John was not only a cherished member of his own family but also a guiding figure—a ‘father’—to so many in the brain injury community.

Since 1982, John was a leading force in developing services for individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI) in British Columbia. His compassion […]

Moderate to Severe Brain Injury as a Chronic Condition

Brain Injury Canada issued a statement announcing the momentous collaboration with Canadian Traumatic Brain Injury Research Consortium (CTRC) to produce a position paper calling for the official classification of moderate to severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) as a chronic condition in Canada.

This announcement represents a significant milestone in the recognition and proposed designation of moderate to severe TBI, an issue that affects Canadians of all ages. The condition primarily arises from motor vehicle collisions among the younger population and falls among the elderly, making it the leading cause of death and disability in children, youth, and adults under the age of 40.

The collaboration […]