April 22, 2026
Autism Alliance of Canada invites you to participate in our second online Francophone Town Hall on May 7, 2026. Discover accessible online resources available in French from across Canada and network to exchange ideas. All are welcome: Francophones, Francophiles and multilingual participants.
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April 21, 2026
The conversation has shifted. At #CALS2026, the question was no longer what needs to change, but who is prepared to act.
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April 10, 2026
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(Ottawa) – Next week, Autism Alliance of Canada will convene national leaders at its annual Autism Leadership Summit in Ottawa April 14-16 at the Chateau Laurier, focused on driving progress and accountability in improving supports and services for Autistic people across Canada.
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The government of Canada is currently deciding whether to expand Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) to people whose only reason is a ‘mental illness’. This expansion would have serious consequences for Autistic Canadians. Autistic people face extensive barriers to accessing adequate health care, housing, employment, and other supports, and experience a much higher risk of depression and suicide. A decision is expected by March 2027. Your voice matters now.
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April 8, 2026
Autism Alliance of Canada and our members across the country affirm the inherent dignity, equal worth, and right to life of Autistic people and all persons with disabilities, as protected under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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April 1, 2026
Member Spotlight: Whitney Hodgins Whitney Hodgins is an Autistic activist, scholar, and disability justice leader from Brandon, Manitoba. A two-time graduate of Brandon University, she is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Integrated Studies at Athabasca University, with a focus on heritage and social history. Known for her direct and honest advocacy, Whitney has […]
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April 1, 2026
Autism Alliance of Canada’s evidence-based research and member advocacy contributed to the creation of Canada’s Autism Strategy and continues to influence the direction of autism policy in Canada. This work has forged a clear pathway for provincial and territorial action, and provinces are getting on board.
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April 1, 2026
World Autism Month is a moment to recognize the leadership of Autistic people across Canada and to focus on what comes next. Across the country, there is growing momentum to strengthen autism policy, improve access to services, and build more coordinated systems of support.
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March 24, 2026
Help guide Autism research by joining one of our three NEW advisory groups at Autism Alliance of Canada.
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