Make FASD Matter: Getting Ready for the 2025 Federal Election

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With the Canadian federal election set for April 28, 2025, now is the perfect time to raise awareness about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) with your federal candidates. This is your chance to make FASD a political priority – here’s how you can get involved. 

Community Members 

When talking to your candidates about FASD it is important we are all asking candidates for the same thing: a National FASD Framework. But it’s also important to make sure all candidates have a solid understanding of FASD. 

Here’s what you can do:  

  1. Contact your political candidate  
  2. Talk to your political candidates about FASD and it’s impact on your community.  
  3. Once they have a solid understanding of FASD, talk the need for a National FASD Framework and ask them to publicly express their support.  
  4. Stay in touch with your candidate to continue the conversation after the election has passed.  
  5. Let us know about it! Did you have a promising conversation with your local candidates about FASD? Send us an email at info@canfasd.ca and tell us about it!  
  6. You can find your candidates on the parties’ websites and through Elections Canada. All you need is your postal code. It’s still early, so parties may not have candidates selected yet for your riding. Candidate nominations close April 7, 2025 and the full list of candidates will be available the Elections Canada website April 9, 2025.  

Want more advocacy tips? 

We’re hosting a special event on Thursday, April 3 for CanFASD members to provide even more insights on how to make an impact this election season. Not a member yet? Now’s the time to join! 

During this session, we will provide an update on the National FASD Framework and a space for members to share their experiences speaking with candidates and learn from one another.  

Get ready to vote 

If this is your first time voting in an election, we’d recommend familiarising yourself with the Elections Canada website to learn more about how to vote. This includes info on how to vote early and how to vote by mail. If you need help to vote, there are accessible voting options available.  

This election is a huge opportunity to bring FASD into the national conversation. Let’s make sure political leaders can’t ignore this issue any longer. Will you be part of the change? 

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