Why it matters
Changing public policy is one of the most effective tools for improving life for those living with celiac disease and gluten-related disorders. That’s why Celiac Canada works with government to bring about public policy change that will help improve the lives of people living gluten-free and their caregivers. Our advocacy work is making a difference.
Top successes from last year
Learn more about our biggest achievements in advocacy during 2022 in our 2022 Annual Report.
Together we've made a difference
In 2019, Celiac Canada established Beer Labelling Guidelines in partnership with Health Canada. These laws came into effect in 2022.
In 2022, after decades of advocacy work by Celiac Canada staff and volunteers, the Ontario government makes the initial blood test for celiac disease free. Read more here.
In 2012, Celiac Canada established Food Labelling Guidelines in partnership with Health Canada. These laws came into effect in 2014.
In 2020, Celiac Canada establishes a food security program called “Save Me for Gluten Free”.
In 2013 Celiac Canada worked directly with Canada’s first grower of gluten-free oats and played a pivotal role in developing the Gluten-Free Certification Program.
In 2016, Celiac Canada completed the Agri-foods Study #1 in partnership with Agriculture Canada. Many years of work with Agriculture Canada comes to fruition with new standards for safe production of GF grains and pulses.
In 2019, Celiac Canada completed the Agri-foods Study #2 in partnership with Agriculture Canada.
In 2019, Celiac Canada establishes management guidelines for family physicians.
In 2022, Health Canada adds new mandatory gluten warnings to natural health products with input from Celiac Canada.
In 2014, Celiac Canada worked with Health Canada to have safe oats labelled as gluten-free and released a position statement on oats.
Celiac Canada published “The Oral Manifestations of Celiac Disease,” a seminal work that illuminated the complex interplay between oral health and celiac disease.
