Autism on the Hill by QuickStart Autism

Wed, April 15th, 2026

Location: Down from the Centennial Flame towards the Parliament Buildings on the pavement or grass area - there will be a temporary platform set up for the speakers. Please note that this event is outdoors!

12:00 - 12:15pm: Come and view the 2026 Faces of Autism banners!
12:15pm - 12:45pm: Hear from our speakers

Event Speakers - to be announced

**The Honourable Jim Munson**

Jim has been a strong advocate for many years. He retired from the Senate but his voice remains strong supporting neurodiverse persons.

This year we have aligned Autism on the Hill to take place while the Canadian Autism Leadership Summit is taking place (April 14-16).

Attendees from the Canadian Autism Leadership Summit (taking place in Ottawa from April 14-16) will be in attendance at this year’s Autism on the Hill. We share a goal of a National Autism Strategy, care throughout the lifespan across Canada.

In 2023, there were two Acts in progress in Canadian Parliament that will have a positive impact for autistic people:

An Act respecting a federal framework on autism spectrum disorder (S-203) is in progress.

An Act to reduce poverty and to support the financial security of persons with disabilities (C-22) is also in progress. "When the Senate passes Bill C-22, it has Royal assent and becomes law! A major step closer to getting money in the hands of disabled people!" - Disability without Poverty, 2023 Everyone is welcome.

In honour of Autism Awareness Month, Autism on the Hill was created in 2013 by Suzanne Jacobson, a grandmother of two Autistic boys.

These are our 2025 Faces of Autism Banners

Photos are in alphabetical order, by the individual’s first name.

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