Events
Welcome to our Events Calendar! Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings in the rare disease community in Canada and beyond. From webinar and conferences to workshops and other events, our calendar is your one-stop destination for all rare disease-related happenings. Explore upcoming events, mark your calendar, and join as we work together to make a difference in the lives of those affected by rare diseases.
Watch our walkthrough videos in English and French for guidance navigating the calendar HERE.
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CORD Rare Disease Day 2025 Webinar
CORD Rare Disease Day 2025 Webinar
CORD is hosting a special webinar on Friday, Feb 28 from 12-1pm EST so that everyone from across Canada can tune in and help put that funding to work. Here’s what they’ll discuss: - Ending the diagnostic odyssey with CHEO’s ThinkRare - Treating and tracking rare diseases at BC Cancer - Caring for complex kids […]
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Rare Disease Day 2025: Unlocking Hope for Rare Diseases
Rare Disease Day 2025: Unlocking Hope for Rare Diseases
On Saturday March 1st, the Rare Disease Network of Alberta (rDNA) will be hosting Rare Disease Day 2025: Unlocking Hope for Rare Diseases in Edmonton. Members from their team will be attending!
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ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed
ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed
Join ALS Canada, on March 6 at 1:00 pm ET, for ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed. In this webinar, Dr. Lauren Kett, Medical Director of Clinical Development at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals will present on the Phase 1 LUMINA study, an investigational antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) targeting calpain-2 for the potential treatment of ALS.
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Save-The-Date: RareKids-CAN Virtual Information Session
Save-The-Date: RareKids-CAN Virtual Information Session
During this information session, you will gain an overview of RareKids-CAN, build connections within the community, and more!
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National Caregiver Day
National Caregiver Day
Carers Canada is proud to lead the National Caregiver Day 2025 campaign, dedicated to honouring the dedication and resilience of caregivers. This year, they're focused on providing meaningful support through innovative initiatives designed to make a real difference.
National Healthcare Provider Workshop
National Healthcare Provider Workshop
In celebration of National Caregiving Day, the Canadian Home Care Association (CHCA) is hosting the National Healthcare Provider Workshop on, which will bridge insights from Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest (McMaster University) and the CHCA eiCOMPASS Project, highlighting the transformative work of both initiatives.
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