Celebrations of The Canadian Epilepsy Alliance’s 20th Anniversary took place at the CLAE 2018 Scientific Meeting, which was held in St. John’s this year. Epilepsy Newfoundland and Labrador was proud to be the hosting city for the meeting, and particularly proud to be celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the CEA, of which we are a founding member, here in our own province. Please see below for photos of the celebrations at the CLAE 2018 Scientific Meeting, as well as other items marking the anniversary.

A statement regarding the 20th Anniversary of the Canadian Epilepsy Alliance has been released by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and the Prime Minister “…would like to commend everyone involved with the Canadian Epilepsy Alliance for
their hard work and dedication. ”

“Since 1998, the Canadian Epilepsy Alliance has provided support
and advocated for the more than 300,000 Canadians living with
epilepsy. This milestone offers a wonderful opportunity to reflect upon your many
achievements and to set goals for the future.”

-Prime Minister Trudeau

To read the full statements, in English or in French, click on the links below.

This year the Canadian Epilepsy Alliance celebrates it’s 20th Anniversary.

Epilepsy NL is a proud member of the Canadian Epilepsy Alliance and is honoured to continue to work together for the betterment of all Canadians living with epilepsy.

The following article appeared in the the 1st issue of the 6th volume of ‘CLAE Connections’, the official newsletter of the Canadian League Against Epilepsy: