The New Democratic Party of Canada has responded to the call from the Provincial-Territorial Autism Network question of where they stand on the National Autism Strategy:

Click here to download the official statement.

NDP Response: Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorder Alliance

If elected, will you support Autistic people living in Canada and their families by implementing a comprehensive National Autism Strategy that addresses community priorities by 2023?

A New Democratic government will work in partnership with Autistic Canadians to develop and implement a national Autism strategy that will coordinate support for research, ensure access to needs-based services, promote employment, and help expand housing options. We will backstop this strategy with an initial investment of $100 million over four years. We believe that urgent federal action is needed to make Canada a truly inclusive and barrier-free society.

Click here to download the Conservative Party of Canada's official statement.

Click here to download the Liberial Party of Canada's official statement.