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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…

The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada), together with the family and friends of Kevin Daly and the Kevin Daly Bursary Fund, is now accepting applications for the 2026 ALS Canada Kevin Daly Bursary, a $2,500 award supporting post‑secondary students…

The ALS Society of Canada offers its sincere gratitude to three members of our Board of Directors who have completed their terms this year. Each has contributed their time, expertise, and lived perspective to help guide the organization during a…

The ALS Society of Canada is pleased to welcome Kyle Thompson to its Board of Directors. Kyle is no stranger to ALS Canada or the ALS community. Over the last two years, he has served on the Finance and Audit…

Our bimonthly Fundamental Research Update keeps you informed about the latest advances in lab-based ALS research. We break down new studies using cellular and animal models, highlight progress on promising preclinical targets, breakdown trending research news, and showcase Canadian led science.  For other news on clinical research and trials, read our Clinical Research & Trials Updates.  ALS…

Members of the ALS community meet with MPPs and policymakers to highlight how the Ontario government’s investment is improving care and support for people affected by ALS across the province TORONTO, April 21, 2026 – The ALS Society of…