City councillor Lynn Hunter says neither policy nor politics is going to stop her going abroad and paying for a controversial treatment for her daughter's multiple sclerosis.

Hunter, whose career includes terms as a New Democrat MP and also chairwoman of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, is attempting to raise money to send 34-year-old Megan to the U.S. for "Liberation Treatment."

News of the treatment, pioneered in Italy, has raised hopes worldwide. But the Multiple Sclerosis Society and governments are still advocating caution, opting for analysis of the new treatment before advocating widespread use.

Lynn Hunter says she agrees with that position. But with her daughter now using a wheelchair because of MS, Hunter said she also feels justified in stepping outside the system and seeking, even paying for, treatment abroad.

"Of course, people will see there will be some role confusion. That's for them to deal with. I'm already dealing with it," she said yesterday.

"Megan doesn't feel she has the time to wait for the medical system to give it the green light. I understand that and I respect that.

"If you are in a wheelchair, to be able to climb even a stair or two, well that's something."