RareKids-CAN Coffee Chat
Join other parents, caregivers, and individuals impacted by paediatric rare diagnosis and rare disease on Zoom for casual conversation. Two different times are available to accommodate time zones and schedules. […]

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.
Join other parents, caregivers, and individuals impacted by paediatric rare diagnosis and rare disease on Zoom for casual conversation. Two different times are available to accommodate time zones and schedules. […]
This webinar gives an overview of the ERDERA Diagnostic Research Workstream’s data sharing framework, covering the Data Sharing Framework Agreement, ethical/governance requirements, and the data submission process via GPAP/Phenostore and […]
Join NMD4C for a full day of dynamic discussions, research updates, and networking opportunities—just ahead of the 6th Western Canadian Neuromuscular Conference (WCNMC 2026). The agenda will feature a brief […]
WCNMC 2026 will continue with its proud collaboration with Muscular Dystrophy Canada and the Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada (NMD4C) to broaden reach and amplify impact. The WCNMC brings together clinicians, researchers, trainees, nurses, […]
This final webinar focuses on what it takes to move from models on paper to solutions that work in practice. It will look at feasibility, governance, stakeholder alignment, and the concrete pathways countries and funders […]
This prestigious event, which brings together researchers, physicians, patients and experts from around the world to discuss the latest advancements in Sjögren's disease.
Beyond Drug Access: Building End-to-End Readiness for Phase 2 of Canada’s Rare Disease Drug Strategy As Canada moves toward Phase 2 of the Rare Disease Drug Strategy, what can we […]
In acknowledgement of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, this virtual panel will centre the voices, experiences, and knowledge of Indigenous caregivers from across Canada. Members of the National […]
The Indigenous Health Office invites you to attend "Anti-Indigenous Racism in the Emergency Department", a conversation with Dr. Tailfeathers (MD) and Dr. Patrick McLane (PhD).
This ERDERA webinar will explore the rules and guidance that should be followed to ensure advanced therapy medicinal product (ATMP) research complies with regulatory requirements, supporting responsible research and smooth […]
Hosted in partnership with IWK Health Centre and the Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation, this year’s Family Forum is designed to be a destination experience for the Duchenne community. Families from across Canada […]
This webinar will provide a practical, high-level overview of how pharmacies handle Advanced Therapeutics Medicinal Products (ATMPs). ATMPs, such as gene therapy products, significantly differ from the traditional therapies (i.e., […]
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