April 6, 2021
On April 2, 2021, Autism Alliance of Canada's Dr. Jonathan Lai spoke with Heather Butts on CTV National News to discuss a national autism strategy.
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April 6, 2021
The Canadian Journal of Autism Equity (CJAE), a journal focused on Autistic and under-represented voices within the Autism community, launches on April 6, 2021. and releases its first issue, “Equity.”
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April 1, 2021
Autism Alliance of Canada welcomes Deepa Singal, as the Director of Scientific and Data Initiatives, to lead Autism Alliance of Canada’s scientific strategy and direction with a particular focus on advancing Learning Health Systems in the Canadian Autism sector.
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March 11, 2021
Autism Alliance of Canada partners with McMaster University and Hamilton Health Services, to launch Chair in Autism & Neurodevelopment, to expand their collaboration and provide a platform to amplify Autistic priorities.
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February 5, 2021
On February 4, 2021, Autism Alliance of Canada's Dr. Jonathan Lai spoke with Ginella Massa on CBC's Canada Tonight on how individuals living in group homes face many of the same risks as elders in long term care.
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Autism Alliance of Canada urges caution in making generalization of autism in light of the Minassian case and stresses the need for greater mental health services and supports.
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October 5, 2020
Canada's Minister of Health confirms the government's commitment to developing and executing a national autism strategy at the 6th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit.
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December 23, 2019
On December 23, 2019, Autism Alliance of Canada's Dr. Jonathan Lai and self-advocate Terry Batley spoke with Ben Mulroney on CTV's Your Morning to discuss the development of a national autism strategy.
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December 9, 2019
Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau announces his support for a National Autism Strategy, following Autism Alliance of Canada’s development of the Blueprint for a national autism strategy.
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