July 12, 2023
Autism Alliance of Canada would like to share that an important step towards advancing Canada’s National Autism Strategy is now underway. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reached out to Autism Alliance of Canada, the Pacific Autism Family Network and Autism Speaks Canada to collaborate in outlining plans for a National Autism Network to help action the national strategy.
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March 29, 2023
On March 28, 2023, by unanimous consent, Bill S-203, “An Act respecting a federal framework on autism spectrum disorder,” was adopted at Report Stage and Third Reading in the House of Commons.
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December 21, 2022
Following the National Autism Conference, hosted by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) on November 15 and 16, Autism Alliance of Canada and its members are cautiously optimistic about the next steps for a National Autism Strategy (NAS).
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May 12, 2022
The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) releases the Assessment of the Autism report: “Autism in Canada: Considerations for future public policy development.“
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February 15, 2022
An overview of the main takeaways from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)'s “Autism spectrum disorder: Highlights from the 2019 Canadian health survey on children and youth.”
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Autism Alliance of Canada urges prioritization of a national autism strategy in the wake of BC announcing the implementation of a new service system for neurodiverse children that prevents access to individualized funding for families.
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September 1, 2021
A coalition of over 25 disability organization hosts a national election debate on disability issues and invites major political parties to share their vision and platform for the persons with disabilities living in Canada.
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August 13, 2021
An update on the on the progression of the creation of a national autism strategy in addition to the action being taken by Autism Alliance of Canada and suggestions for involvement for individuals.
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June 15, 2021
On June 12, 2021, Autism Alliance of Canada's Scientific Director, Dr. Deepa Singal, was interviewed by Heather Butts on CTV National News on the barriers families face in accessing supports across Canada.
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April 28, 2021
Congratulations to the seven Autism Alliance of Canada-Kids Brain Health Network Policy Development Practicum Fellows! Fellows will focus on the co-production of a policy brief representing one of Canadian Academy of Health Sciences’ three critical areas of a National Autism Strategy consultation report: Social Inclusion, Economic Inclusion and Evidence-Based Interventions.
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