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.

ADDITIONAL PAYMENT

Dear members, Please note that a cheque for the additional payment offered by Health Canada was mailed to all members during the first week of...
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CRAWFORD HAS A NEW NAME

Dear members, We wish to inform you that, since July 1, Crawford’s - Class Action Services has a new name: EPIQ - Class Action Services....
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CHANGES TO THE THALIDOMIDE SUPPORT PROGRAM

UPDATE FOR MEMBERS OF TVAC Earlier today, Health Canada published the details for the changes to the Thalidomide Support Program that was previously announced in...
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Who are we?

What is thalidomide?

I wish to be recognized as a thalidomide survivor

Partners & Allies

Members' Area

News

ADDITIONAL PAYMENT

CRAWFORD HAS A NEW NAME

CHANGES TO THE THALIDOMIDE SUPPORT PROGRAM