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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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Autism Alliance of Canada held its second in-person Francophone Town Hall in Sudbury, Ontario, to bring together and unite the collective voices of the Francophone autism community

November 22, 2025

PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release Sudbury, Ontario, November 22, 2025 – In collaboration with Autism Ontario and Collège Boréal, Autism Alliance of Canada brought together some of its members and the Francophone autism community today to discuss and identify unique priorities to the Northern Ontario region. The topics discussed focused on access to a range of […]

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Media Statement on Tylenol use and Autism

September 22, 2025

There has been recent public discussion about acetaminophen (Tylenol) and autism. Some studies have suggested a possible association, but observational studies show correlation, not causation. When we look at all the highest quality research together, scientists have not concluded that using Tylenol in pregnancy causes autism. We are closely monitoring the advice of credible medical […]

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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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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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