Federal government's Lyme disease response insufficient say patients, researcher

At a time when a growing tick population is raising public health concerns about Lyme disease in Ottawa and elsewhere, some Lyme patients say they are disappointed at the federal government’s response to the issue.
Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott announced a $4-million federal investment into Lyme disease research Tuesday, along with a new framework for fighting the disease. The government developed the strategy, which focuses on surveillance, awareness and best practices, after