The Hidden Cost of Trade Tensions: How Canadian Gluten-Free Consumers Responded to 2025 Canada-U.S. Trade Tensions The 2025 survey captured how Canadian gluten-free consumers perceived price changes and adjusted their purchasing during a period of Canada-U.S. trade tensions. For people who depend on a strict gluten-free diet for medical reasons,

Gluten Testing Is Only One Part of Food Safety What happens behind a gluten-free label? Written by: Melissa Secord, National Executive Director, September 18, 2026 When you see “gluten-free” on a food package, you should be able to trust it. But how do we know a food is gluten-free? Is

New Treatments Being Studied for Celiac Disease: A Deep Dive into ZED1227 and TEV’408 Written by: Alyssa Ramuscak, September 18, 2026  A strict gluten-free diet remains the cornerstone to celiac disease management.​(1–3)​  However, adherence to a gluten-free diet remains challenging due to expensive gluten-free foods, cross-contact, and unclear food labelling.​(4–6)​ 

The Gluten-Free Diet Is Lived in Community The latest Canadian research validates why trusted community support is an important part of celiac care. Written by: Melissa Secord, Executive Director  August 27, 2026 After nearly 10 years with Celiac Canada, I have learned that a celiac disease diagnosis is only the beginning of

Basic Kitchen Hygiene and the Gluten-Free Diet Written by: JoAnne Murray,  August 27, 2026 Setting up a gluten-free kitchen can feel overwhelming after a celiac disease diagnosis. This guide explains how to clean surfaces, organize food storage, reduce the risk of cross-contact, and safely use common kitchen equipment to create

Beyond the Grocery Bill: A Look at Food Insecurity and the Gluten Free Diet Written by: Alyssa Ramuscak, Celiac Canada Research Analyst,  August 24, 2026 For families raising a child with celiac disease, following a strict gluten-free diet is not a choice; it’s the only treatment available. (1,2) Yet in Canada gluten-free foods

Why We Need to Talk More About Men and Celiac Disease Written by: Alyssa Ramuscak, Celiac Canada Research Analyst,  August 24, 2026 When actor Jon Bernthal, known for his roles in The Bear, The Punisher, and more recently, The Odyssey, shared that he lives with celiac disease, it sparked conversations about a condition that

Growing Up Gluten-Free: My Journey Through University with Celiac Disease Written by: Anna Cowan, Celiac Canada Summer Student August 14, 2026 I was diagnosed with celiac disease when I was five years old. At the time, I didn’t fully understand what it meant, but I quickly learned that my life would look a little

Canada’s Gluten-Free Opportunity: Building a Food Superpower Written by Melissa Secord, National Executive Director of Celiac Canada,  August 10 , 2026 Celiac Canada recently submitted the following Letter to the Editor to The Hill Times in response to the opinion piece “Canada can be a food superpower.” In the letter,

Why Celiac Disease Belongs in the Women’s Health Conversation Celiac Canada is bringing community evidence to Parliament to advocate for earlier diagnosis and better care for women. Written by Melissa Secord, National Executive Director of Celiac Canada,  July 22, 2026 For many women living with celiac disease, receiving a diagnosis

The UK’s New Celiac Disease Guidelines Explained: What Canadians Should Know What Do the New Guidelines Mean for Canadians? Written by Alyssa Ramuscak, Research Analyst for Celiac Canada,  July 20, 2026 The British Society of Gastroenterology recently released updated clinical guidelines for diagnosing and managing celiac disease in adults.​(1​) One of

Celiac Canada Brings the Gluten-Free Community’s Voice to Canada’s Agri-Food Policy Consultation Written by Melissa Secord, National Executive Director of Celiac Canada,  June 24, 2026 Celiac Canada is participating in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s consultation on Canada’s Next Policy Framework for agriculture and agri-food. This may sound like a technical policy process,

Cracking Open the Evidence: Methods Used to Test Gluten-Removed Beers Written by Alyssa Ramuscak, Research Analyst Celiac Canada,  June 24, 2026 Summer is officially here! Patios are open, vacations are booked, and many people are looking forward to enjoying a cold drink with friends and family. For those living with celiac disease,

Celiac Canada’s Parliament Hill Day: A Record-Breaking Advocacy Milestone Written by Melissa Secord, National Executive Director, Celiac Canada,  May 27, 2026 On May 5, Celiac Canada hosted its third annual gluten-free breakfast reception on Parliament Hill. Sponsored by MP Sonia Sidhu, Chair of the Celiac Caucus, the event reflects her

Less Confusion, More Confidence: A New Era for “May Contain” Labels Coming Written by Melissa Secord, National Executive Director, Celiac CanadaUpdated July 15, 2026 Update: Codex Commission formally adopts PAL guidance  July 15, 2026 update: Since this blog was first published, the Codex Alimentarius Commission, the international food standards body of

“Just Eat More Fibre!” May Not be the Case for People with Celiac Disease By Alyssa Ramuscak, RD Celiac Canada Research Analyst ,  April 22, 2026 We are excited to highlight the recent Nature Communications publication from J.A. Campbell Young Investigator 2023 award winner, Mark Wulczynski, PhD. For individuals with celiac

From Searching to Chatting: Is “Dr. AI” Ready for Patients with Celiac Disease? By Alyssa Ramuscak, RD Celiac Canada Research Analyst ,  March 25, 2026 The 1990s and early 2000s marked a pivotal moment in how people access information. With the rise of the Internet and search engines like Google, information from around

Reducing Red Tape to Reduce Barriers By Melissa Secord, Executive Director, March 24, 2026 We responded to a recent federal government consultation on red tape reduction. Consultations launched by the government gives us an opportunity to bring awareness to issues facing both people with celiac disease or the food industry that produces

What you need to know about iron deficiency anemia & celiac disease Sponsored by Ferosom Forte, March 23, 2026 Ever wondered about the connection between celiac disease and iron deficiency anemia? Maybe it’s never crossed your mind, but if you have celiac disease then chances are iron deficiency has probably already been on your radar. There’s a

Understanding Celiac Disease in Teens: Challenges in Diagnosis and Adherence to the Gluten-Free Diet By Alyssa Ramuscak, RD Celiac Canada Research Analyst , February 24, 2026 We are excited to highlight the recent research work of Simon Gidrewicz, who presented his survey findings at the 2025 North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology

Celiac-Safe School Lunch Hacks By Caleigh McAulay, RD, Celiac Canada Health Promotions Manager, February 18, 2026 Packing a gluten-free lunch doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are a few simple strategies that can make school days safer and less stressful. Communicate with the school Meet with teacher at the start of the year and discuss: