MEDIA RELEASE: International FASD Awareness Day shines light on the need for Bill S-253 (2023)

(September 5, 2023) Landmarks across Canada will be lighting up red on September 9th to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) as Bill S-253: an Act Respecting a National Framework for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder sits in committee.  . . .

MEDIA RELEASE: Saskatoon Hosts Sold Out Conference on FASD (2023)

(August 8, 2023) The inaugural Canada FASD Conference, taking place at Saskatoon’s TCU Place from November 7 – 9, 2023, sold out more than 100 days before the event. The conference will bring together over 500 researchers, caregivers, individuals with FASD, policymakers, and professionals to share what they know about FASD. The demand for this event has exceeded its capacity. Those who are still interested can add their names to a growing waiting list in the event that more tickets become available.  . . .

MEDIA RELEASE: National Research Network thrilled to see progress FASD in the Senate of Canada (2023)

(June 2, 2023) Yesterday, Bill S-253, an Act Respecting a National Framework for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder reached a milestone, being referred to the Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology in the Senate.

MEDIA RELEASE: New Resource for Vulnerable Populations in Substance Use Treatment (2023)

(March 16, 2023) The Canada FASD Research Network just launched a new online training course to help substance use professionals better treat individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) who are using substances.

MEDIA RELEASE: Alberta Researcher Wins National Award for Work on FASD Diagnosis (2023)

(March 8, 2023) Danielle Johnston from the University of Alberta has been given the Dr. Sterling Clarren FASD Research Award for her work on identifying motor impairments in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).

STATEMENT: Canada FASD Research Network welcomes updated guidance on alcohol use (2023)

(January 19, 2023) The Canada FASD Research Network (CanFASD) supports the CCSA’s new guidance on alcohol use and health released this week.