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An ALS diagnosis affects the entire family. As families adapt to changing circumstances and caregiving responsibilities, routines shift, and priorities evolve. Along the way, young people can miss out on some of the activities, friendships, and experiences that help shape…

The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) is pleased to continue its collaboration with Shionogi Canada (previously Tanabe Pharma Canada) to advance excellence in ALS clinical care through The Shionogi Canada Fellowship (previously the Tanabe Pharma Canada Fellowship). This annual…

The ALS Society of Canada and the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins are pleased to announce a collaboration to jointly fund preclinical basic science research in…

From the Research Desk highlights recent efforts from the ALS Canada Research Team, offering a window into the work made possible through your commitment to ALS research. We couldn’t do what we do without you. Thank you for your continued…

This spring, the ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) received two Awards of Excellence at the Gold Quill Awards, presented by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), recognizing work that drives meaningful engagement and action. The awards recognize the…

Tammy Moore, CEO of ALS Canada, shares a call to action in an op-ed published in The Hill Times for ALS Awareness Month, highlighting the urgent need to better understand amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and its impact on thousands of…

June highlights growing momentum in ALS research and the urgent need for sustained support and national recognition TORONTO, June 1, 2026 — This ALS Awareness Month, the ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) recognizes meaningful progress in amyotrophic lateral…

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-label treatment insights.  For other news on…