Save the Date: CALS 2026 is Coming!
Autism Alliance of Canada is proud to announce the 12th annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit, with a one-day symposium on AI!
New and notable
From CALS to the UN: Bringing Your Voice to the World Stage
On July 23, Siyu (Suzanna) Chen—recipient of the 3rd Munson Award—spoke at the UN’s 2025 High-Level Political Forum on inclusive employment in Canada. Nominated by the Alliance, Siyu shared insights from CALS2025, including the role of programs like Ready, Willing and Able.
We need Autism data – and why we need to use it responsibly
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.
Autism Alliance of Canada Submitted 2026 Federal Budget Recommendations
Autism Alliance of Canada submitted recommendations for the federal budget 2026 and shares toolkit to help you submit your own.
Introducing the National Autism Network
Over the past few years, Autism Alliance of Canada’s primary mission has been to help bring Canada’s first Autism Strategy to life. Released in September 2024, this Strategy marks a crucial milestone for our community. Autism Alliance of Canada, in partnership with The Sinneave Family Foundation, is proud to power the new National Autism Network […]
Who we are
Autism Alliance of Canada is a pan-Canadian network with a broad and diverse membership of Autistic people and their families and support persons, as well as clinicians, researchers, policy influencers, service providers and organizations from across Canada.
We work together as a shared leadership movement to champion a National Autism Strategy that ensures Autistic people have equal rights and opportunities for full participation and acceptance in Canadian society. We harness the power of collective impact as an inclusive organization whose members, board of directors and staff reflect our commitment to Autistic participation in all aspects of our work.
Becoming a member of Autism Alliance of Canada is critical in the work that the Alliance is doing. This is an opportunity for all agencies, self-advocates, families to come together as a collective. It is an opportunity to put our differences aside and come together as one voice in order to make the changes that are necessary.
Join us
As a member of Autism Alliance of Canada, you will contribute to enhancing our impact through a strong, unified, collaborative voice.