Government of Canada supports the establishment of a National Autism Network

The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, will announce funding in support of improving the health and well-being of Autistic Canadians of all ages and to support families and caregivers.

July 10, 2023, Richmond, BC – The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, will announce funding in support of improving the health and well-being of Autistic Canadians of all ages and to support families and caregivers.

There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement.

Date

July 11, 2023

Time

1:30 PM (PDT)

Location

The event will be held in-person at:

Pacific Autism Family Network
3688 Cessna Drive
Richmond, B.C. V7B 1C7

Media may also join by Zoom:

Zoom link:
https://hc-sc-gc-ca.zoom.us/j/61296803997

Passcode: 230711

Please indicate your name (first and last) and media outlet when joining the event.

Media Inquiries:

Guillaume Bertrand
Senior Communications Advisor and Press
Secretary
Office of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos
Minister of Health
613-957-0200
Guillaume.Bertrand@hc-sc.gc.ca

Media Relations
Health Canada
613-957-2983
media@hc-sc.gc.ca