Understanding the Relationship Between Autism Alliance of Canada and the National Autism Network
April 10, 2026
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12th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit in Ottawa will help shape the future of AI, disability policy and inclusive systems
April 10, 2026
(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.
Read moreTake Action Now: Protect the Rights of Autistic Canadians
April 9, 2026
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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Dignity, Support, and the Right to Live: Rethinking Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada
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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Members Driving Change Across Canada: Member Spotlight
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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Canada’s Autism Strategy to Manitoba Legislation: Autism Alliance of Canada’s Evidence-Based Research is Advancing Autism Policy Across Canada
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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World Autism Month Begins: Driving Change Through Autistic Leadership and National Collaboration
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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Help guide Autism research by joining one of our three new advisory groups at Autism Alliance of Canada
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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Autism Alliance of Canada celebrates Francophonie Week for a second consecutive year
March 20, 2026
Autism Alliance of Canada invites you to celebrate the second edition of Semaine de la francophonie (Francophonie Week) taking place online across Canada on March 23-27, 2026. Join us as we amplify the collective Francophone, Francophile and bilingual autism communities from coast to coast.
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Autism Alliance of Canada held its fourth in-person Francophone Town Hall in Winnipeg, Manitoba to bring together and unite the collective voices of the Manitoba’s Francophone autism community
March 13, 2026
Winnipeg, Manitoba, March 13, 2026 - In collaboration with the not-for-profit organization St.Amant, Autism Alliance of Canada brought together some of its members and the Francophone autistic community for an in-person Town Hall to discuss and identify priorities unique to the Manitoba region.
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