Voices for Rare Advocacy Day
A day dedicated to bringing the voices of Ontario’s rare disease community directly to policymakers.
12 events found.
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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RareKids-CAN-Bill C-265 Webinar: Improving Access to Essential Medications in Canada
Join RareKids-CAN for a timely conversation with MP Marcus Powlowski (MP for Thunder Bay – Rainy River) alongside healthcare professionals and patient advocates from across Canada, on improving access to […]
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ALS Canada: ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed
On Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET, join ALS Canada for our next ALS Clinical Trials Unboxed webinar to learn more about ongoing ALS clinical trials.
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4th Heritable Aortic Disorders Symposium
Join the Heritable Aortic Disorders community in Vancouver on May 22–23, 2026 for an in-person event bringing together experts from across Canada and around the world to discuss the latest […]
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A REAL disease, NOT imagined
IMAGINE spending years, or even your entire life, trying to figure out what is wrong with you while being told “it’s all in your head”. The Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), are complex connective […]
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ECRD: Rare Diseases in a Changing & Competitive Europe: Shaping policies to address the unmet needs of people living with rare diseases
The ECRD is the largest, patient-led, rare disease policy-shaping event held in Europe. By bringing together people with rare diseases and patient advocates, policy makers, healthcare industry representatives, clinicians, regulators and Member State representatives, EURORDIS […]
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Planning Orphan Device Development Using the GAITS Framework
This webinar kicks off a new joint EU4Health webinar series on paediatric and orphan devices! Three EU4Health projects, i4Kids4Rare, DeCODe, and OrphaDev4KIDS have joined forces to deliver a series of […]
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NMD4C and MDC: Neuromuscular Mystery Case Rounds
Join NMD4C and Muscular Dystrophy Canada at their next CPD-accredited webinar, “Neuromuscular Mystery Case Rounds,” on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET, with their speaker, Dr. Albert Yeung, […]
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Canadian Genomics Innovation Showcase
Join the Consulate General of Canada in Boston for an exclusive program showcasing the strength and momentum of Canada’s genomics and life sciences ecosystems.
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Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI) State of the Science Summit
The summit is an international conference meant to highlight the latest science at the crossroads of brain and heart health, showcasing innovation and state-of-the-art research.
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Building on Progress: Charting the Future of Canada’s Rare Disease Strategy
Leading experts and advocates will convene to discuss the critical insights, challenges, and opportunities in advancing Canada's National Rare Disease Strategy. Drawing upon key findings from a recent national study, […]
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