Get involved our #FoodAllergyVotes campaign and send a letter to your candidates to #MakeFoodAllergyCount. Join us on May 10th for our National Conference, there are sessions for individuals and families, along with teens and dietitians/allied health! Hot off the press – check out our latest impact report to learn how we make an impact with our programming and advocacy efforts. Plus, sign up your 7-15-year-old for the Spring session of Allergy Pals/Allies online mentorship and get our helpful tips to celebrate confidently this month with upcoming holidays, and keep an eye out for our Food Allergy Awareness Month campaign in May.
#FoodAllergyVotes: Tell your federal candidates to #MakeFoodAllergyCount
Canada’s 45th federal election is taking place on Monday, April 28th, and we need your help to #MakeFoodAllergyCount!
We are asking all federal parties to support our effort to get federal leadership to advance food allergy prevention, management, and care. But we can’t do it alone. Your voice is crucial to make #FoodAllergyVotes heard.
Send all your local candidates a letter with the click of a button. You have the power to make an impact this federal election.
Tell them to #MakeFoodAllergyCount. It’s as easy as 1-2-3 to send a letter! Having local candidates hear directly from people impacted by food allergy is very powerful. Discover more ways you get involved in our #FoodAllergyVotes campaign section and help #MakeFoodAllergyCount.
Don’t forget to share with your friends and family to amplify the impact. By reaching out to your networks, you will significantly increase the number of candidates reached.
Your front-row seat to the latest in food allergy: Secure your spot at our National Conference – happening next month!
Don’t miss out on the only national conference on food allergy. Live-streaming options are available if you’re unable to attend in person. Check out our highlights below to discover why this is “THE” food allergy event of the year! Register today at foodallergycanada.ca/2025conference. We can’t wait to see you there!
Main agenda highlights
Timothy Caulfield, Professor of Health Law & Science Policy, and Bestselling Author
Keynote speaker: Beyond the noise
Hear about the critical role of scientific consensus in an era of misinformation.
Dr. Philippe Bégin
Opening session: Shifting paradigms
Discover how science is informing the future of food allergy and what has evolved over the last decade.
Dr. Julia Upton
Delabelling and diagnostics
Gain insights in food allergy testing that will help you better understand your food allergy and know if you or your child have outgrown it.
Watch Dr. Upton talk about why you don’t want to miss out on her session!
Dr. Edmond Chan
The evolution of immunotherapy
This session is a deeper dive into immunotherapy and a look at what’s available now and in the immediate future.
Dr. Chan shares more on his session. Watch the video now!
Dr. Moshe Ben-Shoshan and Dr. Wade Watson
Demystifying anaphylaxis: Removing fear and gaining control
Gain confidence in understanding signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and learn when to use epinephrine versus Benadryl®, how to overcome barriers, and get empowered to take control in emergency situations.
Watch Dr. Ben-Shoshan and Dr. Watson share more about their sessions.
Dr. Linda Herbert
The emotional side of food allergy
Learn strategies to tackle anxiety, social challenges, and build confidence.
Dr. Herbert shares more about her session – watch the video to learn more!
Dr. Susan Waserman
Panel discussion with industry experts
Explore access to accurate ingredient information in foodservice environments and with packaged foods.
Teen agenda highlights
Samara Carroll
Managing anxiety and handling social exclusion
Learn ways to cope with stress and feel confident in social settings with Samara Carroll, a registered social worker and food allergy counsellor.
Watch Samara discuss why teens shouldn’t miss out on her session.
Karrie & Will
Finding your voice
Teens will work together through improv to shed self-consciousness, get comfortable in their bodies, and learn the power of their voice when self-advocating.
Check out Karrie & Will’s video on what teens will learn in their session.
Allied health/dietitians agenda highlights
Dr. Edmond Chan
Primary and secondary prevention of food allergy
Understand the mechanisms of food allergy and how you become allergic to food, and learn about primary and secondary prevention.
Watch this video to hear from Dr. Chan on his session.
Dr. Moshe Ben-Shoshan
Navigating non-IgE-mediated food allergy
Understand the differences between IgE- and non-IgE-mediated food allergy. Explore various non-IgE-mediated food allergy conditions, including EoE, FPIES, and FPIAP (CMPA).
Dr. Ben-Shoshan shares more on his session, watch now!
Explore the Exhibitor Hall
From 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM, our exhibitor hall will be buzzing with organizations committed to supporting the food allergy community.
Enjoy allergy-friendly snacks and lunch
Lunch and snacks will be provided throughout the day—each carefully prepared to accommodate your specific allergens.
Connect with others
This conference is all about community. Take the opportunity to meet people and families who share your journey and experiences.
Making an impact: Discover our latest report
Hot off the press! We just launched our latest annual impact report, be sure to take a look to learn more about the impact we make. The theme of the report is on making food allergy a priority.
Within the report you can view our impact in numbers, read stories from the community, discover how funding is allocated across our priorities, learn about the progress with our long-term advocacy initiatives, and more!
Here’s a sneak peek at a few of the pages in the report!
Registration now open: Allergy Pals/Allies Spring session for kids 7-15: Starts April 26th!
Our free 8-week online mentorship program begins on Sunday, April 26th! Sign up your 7-15-year-old now, so they don’t miss out on an amazing experience connecting with other children with food allergy.
These online sessions are informative and engaging. We have received outstanding feedback from previous participants, who often come back to take the course again! Register your child today to save their spot!
Tips on managing celebrations with confidence!
Easter, Passover, and Vaisakhi are being celebrated in the coming weeks. Check out our top tips for managing food allergy confidently during your celebrations.
Do the triple-check
Read labels:
- Once at the store before buying a product.
- Once when you get home and put it away.
- Again, before you serve or eat the product.
Kitchen tips
- Wash hands thoroughly before and after working in the kitchen.
- Cook meals that are free of the person’s allergens first, using separate cookware and serving utensils.
- Do not use the same utensils when serving food to the person who has the food allergy.
Allergy-friendly party tip sheet for hosts
Download our tip sheet for hosts. This tip sheet is great to share with hosts so they can help ensure their guests with food allergy will be safe and comfortable.
Next month is Food Allergy Awareness Month
Stay tuned for more exciting news and events in May for Food Allergy Awareness Month (#FAAM), including teal monument lightings, educational resources, and more!
Our focus for May will be on building confidence around signs and symptoms and the treatment of anaphylaxis. Be on the lookout for an email on May 1st with more details on how you can participate throughout the month.
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