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# Petition e-5186 Published and Open for Signatures on OurCommons.ca
- URL: https://heathercutler.ca/petition-e-5186-published-and-open-for-signatures-on-ourcommons-ca/
- Published: 2024-12-05T22:06:47.000Z
- Updated: 2025-12-08T05:56:35.000Z
- Description: Petition e-5186 is now published and open for signatures on OurCommons.ca, advocating for improved pancreatic cancer care in Canada.
- Author: The Heather Cutler Foundation
- Tags: Petition, Canada, Seamus O'Regan, Heather Cutler Foundation

**Mount Pearl, NL – December 4, 2024** Petition e-5186, initiated by Christopher Cutler on behalf of The Heather Cutler Foundation, has officially been published on the House of Commons platform [OurCommons.ca](https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-5186&ref=heathercutler.ca) and is now open for signatures. The Honourable Seamus O’Regan, MP for St. John’s South—Mount Pearl and Minister of Labour, has been instrumental in advancing this petition.

The petition proposes actionable measures to improve pancreatic cancer care in Canada, where the disease continues to have a survival rate of only **10% over five years**. It emphasizes equitable access to genetic testing, clinical trials, and life-saving treatments for all Canadians, irrespective of geography or financial circumstances.

[Petition e-5186: Pancreatic Cancer Care in CanadaLearn about Petition e-5186, its origins, and its call for systemic improvements in pancreatic cancer care, including national testing guidelines, equitable trial access, and financial support for patients.![](https://heathercutler.ca/content/images/icon/Heather-Cutler-Foundation-Heather-s-Avatar-Favicon-Smiling-4.webp)The Heather Cutler FoundationHeather Cutler Foundation![](https://heathercutler.ca/content/images/thumbnail/uuid-4FCC373D-743D-4A1F-A8C6-EE1BF51CFCA2-code-001-library-1-type-1-mode-1-loc-false-cap-true.jpeg)](https://heathercutler.ca/about-petition-e-5186/)

## **Key Objectives of Petition e-5186**

The petition highlights urgent changes needed in Canada’s healthcare system:

• **National Testing Guidelines**: Standardize genetic and somatic testing protocols and ensure full government reimbursement for early detection and effective treatment.

• **Clinical Trial Accessibility**: Reduce travel and lodging costs for patients and caregivers, ensuring equity for those in rural and underserved areas.

• **Expedited Drug Approvals**: Implement clear timelines for funding negotiations for advanced treatments, such as Onivyde, with transparency in decision-making.

• **Decentralized Clinical Trials**: Support Health Canada’s proposed modernization of clinical trials and 3CTN’s CRAFT framework to increase trial availability in remote and underserved regions.

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## **The Leadership of Seamus O’Regan**

Minister O’Regan, known for his commitment to systemic healthcare reform, has championed several initiatives to address healthcare disparities, including:

• A **$256 million healthcare agreement** focused on mental health services, primary care access, and health data modernization.

• A **$78 million Aging with Dignity agreement** to improve senior care and provide culturally appropriate services for Indigenous communities.

• Advocacy for rural and underserved communities, addressing longstanding inequities in access to care.

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> “Pancreatic cancer patients deserve equitable access to advanced testing and treatment,” said**Christopher Cutler**, Founder of The Heather Cutler Foundation. “Seamus O’Regan’s leadership aligns with the urgent need for systemic change in Canada’s healthcare system.”

Let’s make history—sign, share, and [support *petition e-5186*!](https://heathercutler.ca/petition-e-5186-published-and-open-for-signatures-on-ourcommons-ca/)

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### **About The Heather Cutler Foundation**

The Heather Cutler Foundation, inspired by Heather Cutler—a registered nurse with over 35 years of service—is dedicated to addressing inequities in pancreatic cancer care. Heather’s journey as both a caregiver and patient revealed gaps in Canada’s healthcare system, particularly in smaller provinces, inspiring the foundation’s mission to create systemic change.

The foundation’s accomplishments include:

• Raising over **$14,000** for pancreatic cancer research through campaigns like Craig’s Cause #KickingPancreAS.

• Collecting over **800 signatures** in support of petition e-5186.

• Partnering with the **World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition** to strengthen advocacy efforts.

By focusing on action-oriented solutions, the foundation continues to push for a future where all Canadians impacted by pancreatic cancer have access to the care they need.  

### **Media Contact**

**Christopher Cutler**  
Founder, The Heather Cutler Foundation  
**Email**:  
[christopher@heathercutler.ca](mailto:christopher@heathercutler.ca)  
**Phone**: [(647) 221-6247](tel:%28647%29 221-6247)