Save the Date: CALS 2026 is Coming!
July 31, 2025
Autism Alliance of Canada is proud to announce the 12th annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit, with a one-day symposium on AI!
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From CALS to the UN: Bringing Your Voice to the World Stage
July 29, 2025
On July 23, Siyu (Suzanna) Chen—recipient of the 3rd Munson Award—spoke at the UN’s 2025 High-Level Political Forum on inclusive employment in Canada. Nominated by the Alliance, Siyu shared insights from CALS2025, including the role of programs like Ready, Willing and Able.
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Autism Alliance of Canada Submitted 2026 Federal Budget Recommendations
July 28, 2025
Autism Alliance of Canada submitted recommendations for the federal budget 2026 and shares toolkit to help you submit your own.
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National Disability Network Challenges Alberta’s CDB Decision in Open Letter
May 8, 2025
Autism Alliance of Canada, as part of the National Disability Network, co-signed an open letter which was featured on CTV to Premier Danielle Smith and Minister Jason Nixon, urging the Province of Alberta to reverse its decision not to pass on the new federal Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) to recipients of « Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped » (AISH).
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CALS2025 Artist Spotlight: Introducing April Griffin
May 7, 2025
We are honoured to introduce to you April Dawn Tobin Griffin, the artist whose work has been presented to Kelly Bron Johnson, recipient of the 4th Annual Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award at our 11th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit (CALS2025)!
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Kelly Bron Johnson Presented with Fourth Annual Jim & Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award (2025)
May 7, 2025
Kelly Bron Johnson, an Autistic and Hard-of-Hearing self-advocate, keynote speaker, author, and founder, was was presented with the Fourth Annual Jim & Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award on Tuesday, April 28 t the 11th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit hosted by Autism Alliance of Canada.
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Open Letter to the Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada
May 7, 2025
Autism Alliance of Canada congratulates the Hon. Mark Carney on a successful campaign to serve as Prime Minister of Canada. Our organization looks forward to working closely in partnership with the newly formed government.
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Announcing the new cohort of Data-to-Policy Fellowships
April 30, 2025
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Autism Alliance of Canada announced the new cohort of Data-2-Policy Fellows. They are joining a long list of past fellows that are conducting essential research to advance autism policy in Canada.
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We need Autism data – and why we need to use it responsibly
April 29, 2025
Dr. Deepa Singal is the Scientific Director at the Autism Alliance of Canada and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at the University of Alberta and Scientist at the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy. She is an award-winning researcher and in this opinion piece, the explores the importance of Autism data to improve the lives of Autistic people and their loved ones.
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Empowering Perspectives: An Evening of Art & Advocacy & Auction
April 25, 2025
Register for our first annual Evening of Art & Advocacy! Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa.
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