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From the Research Desk highlights recent updates from the ALS Canada Research Team, along with highlights from the broader ALS research community.  By staying connected with researchers around the world, supporting meaningful advances in ALS research, and sharing knowledge with our community, we are grateful…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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)…

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…