Media Release: Ontario Researcher Wins National Award for Work on FASD in the Legal System (2025)

University of Guelph graduate, Dr. Chantel Ritter, has been awarded the prestigious Dr. Sterling Clarren FASD Research Award.

Statement: New report emphasizes urgent need for coordinated approach from governments to address FASD in Canada (2025)

CanFASD commends the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences for its comprehensive and rigorous 2025 assessment report.

Media Release: World Health Day: supporting healthy, alcohol-free pregnancies (2025)

CanFASD and the Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health are highlighting the role healthy pregnancies play in the Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures campaign.  

Media Release: CanFASD announces Kathy Unsworth as new Executive Director (2025)

The Canada FASD Research Network is proud to announce Kathy Unsworth will be moving into a new role as the Executive Director, effective April 1, 2025.

Media Release: CanFASD Announces New Director of Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives (2025)

Audrey McFarlane will be moving into a new role as the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives.

Media Release: Ontarian activist to host national FASD conference (2025)

A national conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is coming to Toronto this October, featuring Ontario activist, RJ Formanek, as the conference’s Master of Ceremonies.