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.
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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.
Read moreNovember 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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September 23, 2025
Autism Alliance of Canada steadfastly believes that words, and facts, matter. That is why we champion conversations about autism that are rooted in high-quality evidence, reflect accuracy, and honor the dignity of every individual.
Read moreSeptember 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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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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May 7, 2025
Autism Alliance of Canada congratulates the Hon. Mark Carney on a successful campaign to serve as Prime Minister of Canada. Our organization looks forward to working closely in partnership with the newly formed government.
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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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March 31, 2025
This World Autism Day on April 2, Autism Alliance of Canada celebrates decades of advocacy from our members that resulted in the launch of Canada’s first ever Autism Strategy.
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March 21, 2025
We are honoured to have been selected, alongside the Sinneave Family Foundation (Sinneave) through an open and competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process to help lead the creation of a National Autism Network (NAN) — an initiative that will help inform the implementation of Canada’s Autism Strategy.
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