Medicare for Autism Now! has applauded Autism Canada for its rejection of the Canadian Autism Partnership Project which was defined succinctly by long time autism advocate Andrew Kavchak as a bureaucracy which has already spent considerable funds with no autism service accomplishments.
Autism Canada also indicates its support for evidence-based treatments of autism as it did when it supported the National Liberal policy resolution calling for funding of ABA treatment for autism under Medicare legislation OR by discussion with the provinces.
MFAN also asks Autism Canada to join MFAN in pushing for the Liberal Medicare for Autism Policy passed in Winnipeg 13 months ago to become law.
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Very good to see your comments in the accompanying News Release concerning the lack of proper financial disclosure, etc. respecting CAPP. The federal Liberals were absolutely right not to provide any further funding to this disgraceful exercise in wasting scarce tax-dollars and valuable time.
As another "autism advocacy organization with a national perspective on the issues facing those living with ASD and their families", the Medicare for autism Now! Society ("MFAN") encourages Autism Canada, as part of seeking an effective national autism strategy, to make a priority of advocating for implementation by the Government of Canada of the Liberal Party of Canada ("LPC") policy resolution passed by delegates to its national convention held in Winnipeg thirteen months ago.
MFAN continues its advocacy efforts respecting implementation of the LPC policy resolution in question, one which, as you know, we helped draft and drive through the LPC policy-making process. Your organization's letter of support at a crucial moment was very helpful and much appreciated. We will be pleased to have you join us in pushing for the resolution to become law.
David Marley
Director, MFAN
Autism Canada rejects Canadian Autism Partnership ProjectNational advocacy organization calls for an actionable plan that provides equitable access to evidence-based treatments for all Canadians.June 27, 2017 – BOTHWELL, Ontario – Autism Canada has withdrawn its membership in the Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorders Alliance (CASDA) and its support of the Canadian Autism Partnership Project (CAPP). “As presented in its final form, CAPP is not a good plan. Moving forward, we will focus our efforts on working with our partners in the autism community and with the federal government to create an effective national autism strategy for all Canadians, to ensure equal opportunity and support for individuals with autism throughout their lifespan, regardless of where they reside in Canada.” said Dermot Cleary, Chair of Autism Canada's board of directors. “Our reasons for our withdrawal of support are threefold; a lack of financial disclosure, lack of transparency and lack of concrete, measurable deliverables.” "To the best of our knowledge, full disclosure of the CAPP financial documents have yet to be made public,” said Cleary. “Based on the financial statements that were provided to us, we don’t see justification for the stated fees and costs associated with the project." "In our view and opinion, there are several important gaps in project governance and reporting mechanisms that would allow for full transparency of the spending of public funds, and this is clearly not in keeping current with best practices.” added Cleary. "As the only autism advocacy organization with a national perspective on the issues currently facing those with ASD, their families and other stakeholders, Autism Canada believes it is incumbent upon us to provide a strong voice for those affected by autism and to make our concerns known to all Canadians," said Cleary. “We look forward to working with government to share our expertise, build consensus and help inform public health policy as it regards access to evidence-based treatments of autism.” “On behalf of our stakeholders, we will act as the catalyst to align and galvanize our provincial and territorial partners to ensure a synergized and equitable approach to the provision and delivery of evidence-based treatments is available to all Canadians.”-30-About Autism Canada Autism Canada is the only autism advocacy organization with a national perspective on the issues currently facing those with ASD, their families and other stakeholders. Together with our provincial and territorial counterparts, Autism Canada collaboratively works to share expertise, build consensus and help inform public health policy as it regards access to evidence-based treatments of autism. In addition to encouraging the sharing of best practices across provincial boundaries, Autism Canada actively promotes national dialogue on the most effective strategies for building equitable access to funding and services. To learn more, please visit www.autismcanada.org.
MEDIA CONTACT: Dermot Cleary Chair, Autism Canada dcleary@autismcanada.org
