Carmen-Lahaie autism march in Montreal

Dozens of Montrealers marched downtown Saturday in support of Autism awareness. The Carmen-Lahaie walk for Autism drew several supporters to Place du Canada.

By News Staff

Posted April 29, 2023 2:25 pm.

Last Updated April 29, 2023 6:22 pm.

Walking alongside a handful of Quebec politicians, dozens of Montrealers marched downtown to the beat of drums Saturday to support autism awareness.

The Carmen-Lahaie walk for autism drew supporters to Place du Canada.

The march was organized by Autisme Montréal, a non-profit that helps those with autism and supports their families.

It symbolically marked the end of Autism Awareness Month in Quebec.

Politicians Elisabeth Prass (MNA D’Arcy-McGee), Manon Massé (MNA Sainte-Marie-Saint-Jacques) and Lionel Carmant (Quebec social services minister) were in attendance.

They marched to the beat of dummers from Zuruba.

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