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Minister Jean-Yves Duclos speaking to CALS participants

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Canadian Autism Leadership Summit 2023 Calls for Continued Partnerships & Greater Collaboration Across Jurisdictions

April 20, 2023

Autism Alliance of Canada hosted the 9th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit (CALS2023), a three-day event that welcomed over 250 Autistic persons, family members, researchers, politicians, service providers and policy makers from across the country. CALS2023 highlighted the importance of listening and learning from a diversity of perspectives, working together to build a solid foundation, and adopting practices from around the globe.

Inside of House of Commons during Bill S-203 adoption process

Autism Alliance of Canada Applauds Adoption of Federal Framework to Support Autistic People in Canada

March 29, 2023

On March 28, 2023, by unanimous consent, Bill S-203, “An Act respecting a federal framework on autism spectrum disorder,” was adopted at Report Stage and Third Reading in the House of Commons.

CALS2023 Artist Spotlight: Introducing Benjamin Lachapelle

March 23, 2023

We are excited to announce that Benjamin Lachapelle has been selected as the artist whose work will be presented to the recipient of the 2nd Annual Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award at our 9th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit (CALS2023).

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In recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022—Live from Ottawa

December 9, 2022

December 3 was the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.

CAHS Assessment on Autism Report is Now Available

May 12, 2022

The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) releases the Assessment of the Autism report: “Autism in Canada: Considerations for future public policy development.“

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Seeking participants: Examining Criminal Justice with Autistic Adults in Canada

May 6, 2022

Autism Alliance of Canada announces the launch of Examining Criminal (In)Justice Across the Autism Spectrum, a project aimed at studying the experiences and perceptions Autistic people have of the criminal justice system.

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Policy Development Working Group Announcement for Summer 2022: Accessibility, Developmental Disabilities, and Employment

May 6, 2022

Autism Alliance of Canada launches a policy development working group in partnership with Inclusion Canada, aimed at inclusive employment through the development of policy recommendations on accessibility for developmental disabilities.

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Announcing the 2022 Autism Alliance of Canada-Kids Brain Health Policy Development Practicum Fellows

April 22, 2022

Autism Alliance of Canada announces the recipients of the 2022 Autism Alliance of Canada-Kids Brain Health Network Policy Development Practicum Fellowship. The fellows will be gathering information on national autism strategies from countries that have signed the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

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Whitney Hodgins Presented with the First Annual Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award (2022)

April 5, 2022

Whitney Hodgins, autism and mental health advocate, receives the first annual Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award during the 8th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit (2022) hosted by the Autism Alliance of Canada.

Summary of key CALS2022 outcome statistics

Autism Alliance of Canada hosts the 8th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit

March 28, 2022

Autism Alliance of Canada hosts its 8th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit (CALS2022), this year focused on themes chosen by the Public Health Agency of Canada as they lead the creation of the National Autism Strategy.