
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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Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Conference
Join CFC September 17 –19, 2025 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s first Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Conference, hosted in Calgary, Alberta. The conference will spotlight the development of Canadian consensus and national […]
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Connected in Care Conference
As part of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network’s long-term vision, Connected in Care are hosting their second biennial educational conference at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites in […]
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La dysferlinopathie: Une dystrophie musculaire affectant le muscle strié
1st episode of the RQMO - RARE webinar series. QC presented by Camille Bouchard, PhD student in molecular medicine in the laboratory of Professor Jacques P. Tremblay, Université Laval Moderator: […]
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Biennial National Conference
Registration information coming soon.
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Canadian Rare Disease Symposium: Preparing for Clinical Trials – International Regulatory Insights, and cGMP Gene Therapy Manufacturing capabilities in Canada
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 […]
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Connected Minds: Exploring the Intersection of Brains, Machines & Society
Explore the future of tech, health & society at the Connected Minds Conference 2025, where ideas ignite and innovation thrives!
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A Conversation About Patient Partner Outsider Syndrome
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) […]
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2nd Canadian Symposium on Neurofibromatosis
This Symposium is aimed at the patients and families, as well as clinicians and health professionals (doctors, nurses, researchers).
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Aging Out: Transition of care for children with rare neurodevelopmental disorders
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 […]
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RareKids-CAN Coffee Chat: Digital Storytelling with Krystle Schofield
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 […]
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RQMO 2025 Education Day
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 […]
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