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    On National Caregivers Day, ALS Canada expands national mental health supports for caregivers with funding from Petro‑Canada CareMakers Foundation

    April 07, 2026
    Virtual program connects caregivers to mental health support anywhere in Canada TORONTO, ON, April 7, 2026 – In recognition of National Caregivers Day, caregivers for people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) across Canada will have access to an expanded…
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    Clinical Research & Trials Update, March 2026

    March 30, 2026
    Our bimonthly Clinical Research & Trials Update keeps you up to date on what’s happening in ALS clinical research. We unpack trial press releases, flag upcoming studies, and highlight important new publications, including care guidelines, long-term therapy data, and off…
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    ALS Canada launches national study to capture social and financial impacts of an ALS diagnosis in Canada

    March 09, 2026
    People living with ALS, caregivers, and bereaved families are encouraged to share their lived experiences to help inform healthcare decision-making and strengthen advocacy efforts Toronto, ON, March 9, 2026 – Living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) affects every part of…
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    ALS Canada and Brain Canada award $1.5 million to six research teams driving discovery in ALS research

    March 03, 2026
    The 2025 ALS Canada–Brain Canada Discovery Grants fund innovative projects to deepen scientific understanding and accelerate new approaches to treating ALS TORONTO, March 3, 2026 – The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) and Brain Canada are proud to announce…
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    ALS Canada Advocacy Update, October – December 2025

    February 11, 2026
    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 the government. Please note that because ALS Canada advocates federally and provincially within…
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    ALS Canada and Brain Canada invest in early-career ALS researchers through the 2025 Clinical Research Fellowship and Trainee Awards

    February 11, 2026
    With support from Foundation Vincent-Bourque, more than $500,000 has been committed to advance ALS care and research as the Trainee Awards program marks 20 years of impact TORONTO, February 11, 2026 – The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) and…
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    Driving Discovery: Looking Back and Ahead to a New Year of Progress

    January 29, 2026
    As we look back on 2025, we’re proud to highlight the research achievements we accomplished together.  Advancing ALS research is costly, requiring specialized equipment, data analysis, participant recruitment, and highly skilled teams. Yet investment in Canada still falls short of what’s needed to accelerate discoveries at…
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    ALS Canada Discovery Grant Awarded in partnership with the ALS Québec – Dr. Jean-Pierre Canuel Fund

    January 27, 2026
    The ALS Society of Canada is proud to announce the funding of a 2025 ALS Canada Discovery Grant in partnership with the ALS Québec – Dr. Jean-Pierre Canuel Fund, to support a research project led by Dr. Janice Robertson at…
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