ALS support in Canada
Finding support for ALS
Whether ALS affects you or someone you care about, find practical support, coverage information, and a place to begin.
Last verified: October 13, 2026
What this page does
This page brings together public programs and the official pages that explain them. Your clinic team handles medical care. An ALS society is who to call for local support.
How this was checked
Links on this page go to a government page or an ALS society page. The date is the last review. Confirm the detail on the official page.
Official sources on this page
Government and ALS society pages used on this guide.
- ALS Canada
- Employment Insurance sickness benefits
- Canada Pension Plan disability benefits
- Disability benefits under the Quebec Pension Plan
- Disability tax credit
- Contact Employment and Social Development Canada
- FCAC: retirement financial checklist (wills and powers of attorney)
- Leave in federally regulated workplaces
- Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation
- ALS Society of NB and NS: First steps
- ALS Society of NB and NS: Enrol
- ALS Society of NB and NS: Get support
- ALS clinics
- Get support
- Get Equipment
- Research
- Treatments
- Prescription drug insurance