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Bill C-329

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 30, 2023
National Framework on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Act
  • Bill C-329, or the National Framework on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Act, aims to create a national plan in Canada for addressing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects over one million Canadians, impacting both children and adults. The bill recognizes that many individuals with ADHD struggle in education, mental health, and overall well-being. The Minister of Health, in collaboration with provincial governments, Indigenous governing bodies, and other stakeholders, will develop the framework. The framework will include resources for individuals and families to understand and manage ADHD, training for educators to support students with ADHD, improved training for medical and mental health practitioners, and equitable access to trained professionals for diagnosis and treatment. The Minister will present a report on the framework to Parliament within two years of the
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