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Toronto – The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) and Brain Canada are powering innovative discoveries and treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) through exciting new research funding. Together they are investing a total of $390,000 to support three doctoral…

Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada, Inc. (MTP-CA), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA), announced that Health Canada has approved the oral formulation of edaravone. This decision came after a 180-day priority review of the drug’s safety, efficacy and…

The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) is pleased to be collaborating with IMD Health to provide easily accessible, up-to-date digital health education to healthcare providers, people living with ALS, and their families on the IMD platform.   Empowering Canadians affected by…

This blog series is a place for the ALS community to learn about and stay updated on ALS Canada’s advocacy efforts as well as relevant developments within government. Please note that because ALS Canada advocates federally and provincially within Ontario,…

Teams pull together to raise money to support a future without ALS TORONTO – It takes more than just pure strength to pull a 42,000-lb transport truck by hand for 100 metres. It takes teamwork and a passionate…

ALS researchers from around the world continue to build upon existing work and make new discoveries in the hopes of realizing a future without ALS. In the September 2022 Research Update, you’ll learn about the progress researchers have made in…

With gratitude and appreciation, the ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) acknowledges the significant contributions of four Board members whose terms have come to an end. Thank you to Norma Beauchamp, Catherine Bélanger, Josette Melanson, and Jim Mitrakos for your…

The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) is excited to welcome Dr. Leslie Green, Jude Groves, and Kris Noakes to our Board of Directors. Comprised of leadership volunteers with a variety of backgrounds and expertise, our Board ensures ALS Canada…