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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The Stem Cell Network (SCN) and the National Research Council Canada (NRC) are excited to contribute to the national conversation on cell and gene therapy for rare diseases. Building on the 2024 event titled “Canadian Rare Disease Ecosystem Symposium: Genetic Therapies for Rare Disease”, SCN and NRC are pleased to invite you to the Canadian […] |
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Explore the future of tech, health & society at the Connected Minds Conference 2025, where ideas ignite and innovation thrives! |
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Patient/caregiver partnership in health research has evolved substantially since the launch of Canada’s Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) over a decade ago. However, findings from the Patient Advisors Network (PAN) "Reimagining the Research Landscape" report, commissioned by CIHR in 2024 for the SPOR Refresh, revealed that patient/caregiver partners often feel like outsiders in the research […] |
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This Symposium is aimed at the patients and families, as well as clinicians and health professionals (doctors, nurses, researchers).
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Approximately one in 12 Canadians are affected by a rare disorder and two thirds of them are children, according to the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD). Due to the low number of individual cases, qualified specialists are hard to find. After years of assembling a trusted pediatric care team, parents are often faced with […]
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Join other parents, caregivers, and individuals impacted by rare diagnosis and rare disease on October 16 at 8 P.M. EST. and learn about digital storytelling. Learn from Krystle Schofield, a RareKids-CAN parent partner, B.C. mom, digital storytelling facilitator + photographer. |
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Under the theme "Rare Diseases: Let's Break Isolation Together!", this event aims to build bridges between those who live the daily reality of rare diseases and those who accompany and care for them. |
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This pediatric palliative care symposium is for health care professionals interested in increasing their knowledge and skill in working with children with serious illness and their families. The goal is to share research and clinical experiences that broaden the perspectives and collaborative efforts to enhance the care delivery in hospital, home and hospice. Pediatric-focused clinician’s […] |
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This conference reaches a national, interdisciplinary audience and is a collaborative space where ideas are put into practice. Together, you'll explore how sustainable solutions and community partnerships can improve child and youth health equity. 
The 10th International Cardiovascular Genomic Medicine & SickKids Cardiac Precision Medicine Conference is making its debut in North America! This year's theme, "Cardiac Precision Medicine in the 21st Century," delves into cardiovascular genomics and precision medicine in the era of 'Omics', AI and digital medicine. Join us as we bring together international experts and innovators […]
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This webinar will provide an overview of the multi-phased project, from clinical trial to implementation. It will highlight the clinical complexity of assessing pain and irritability; the project’s relevance and impact for clinicians, children with health complexity, and their families; as well as key lessons for patient-oriented research and implementation science.
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In recognition of Canadian Patient Safety Week 2025 (October 27-31), join Dr. Emily McDonald — a physician specializing in patient safety and Director of the Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing Network — for a live, interactive webinar. Learn essential questions to ask to ensure all your medications are still necessary and helping you. |
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The Ehlers-Danlos Society is delighted to welcome you to register for the EDS ECHO Summit: Mental Health, a virtual event held on November 1, 2025. This event is suitable for community members, their friends, families, and caregivers, as well as healthcare professionals. This event will feature presentations, case studies, and panel discussions around the latest […] |
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