Thalidomide Victims Association of Canada

Who are we?

Discover TVAC's mission and history and learn about our activities, as well as the services we provide.
What is thalidomide?

Thalidomide was sold as a miracle drug to relieve nausea in pregnant women in the late 50s and early 60s. Tragically, the drug was at the heart of a pharmaceutical and political scandal when it turned out to cause severe birth defects.
I wish to be recognized as a thalidomide survivor

Click here to obtain information about how to officially be recognized as a thalidomide victim by the Government of Canada.
Partners & Allies

Meet our Canadian partners as well as other thalidomide survivors associations around the world.

Members' Area

TVAC is proud to unveil the brand new Members' Area section of its website. It is filled with all kinds of resources for thalidomide survivors that can also be useful for any person with a disability.

Last minute new!!

Dear members, As mentioned before, next Tuesday December 22nd, will be our holiday dinner. Please note that for the contest it will be during the...
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Celebrating our holiday lunch!!!

Dear members, In this very different year, the TVAC offers you the opportunity to have a good time and share with your peers!!! At the...
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December 21st: Holiday dinner

Hello everyone, As the TVAC offices will be closed during the holidays, the Zoom meeting for the holiday lunch will take place, one week after...
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Who are we?

What is thalidomide?

I wish to be recognized as a thalidomide survivor

Partners & Allies

Members' Area

News

Last minute new!!

Celebrating our holiday lunch!!!

December 21st: Holiday dinner