17 Weeks of Advocacy: Look How Far Indigo Alert Canada Has Come!
17 Weeks of Advocacy: Look How Far Indigo Alert Canada Has Come!
On July 16, 2026, a mission began following the disappearance of a vulnerable autistic child in Calgary. What started as a call for change has grown into a nationwide movement advocating for stronger emergency alert systems for vulnerable missing persons across Canada.
In just under 17 weeks, Indigo Alert Canada has accomplished more than we could have imagined.
Here's what we've been able to achieve together:
Official support from Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party of Canada.
Over 52 letters of support from Political parties and advocacy groups and organizations.
Two Provincial Legislature Readings
Our initiative has now been brought forward in two provincial legislatures, helping bring the need for an Indigo Alert system into government conversations and raising awareness of the gaps in protections for vulnerable missing persons.
🏛️ Leduc City Council Support
In October, I had the privilege of presenting Indigo Alert Canada to Leduc City Council in Alberta. Following our presentation, council passed a motion in support of our initiative, marking an important milestone in gaining municipal support.
🇨🇦 Meetings With Government Officials
We've engaged with representatives and officials at multiple levels of government, including discussions with federal public safety stakeholders, elected representatives, and government offices.
These conversations have helped us better understand the process of implementing a national alert system and the steps needed to move our initiative forward.
📋 Official House of Commons Petition e-7703
With the sponsorship of Member of Parliament Mike Lake, our federal petition was launched to call for stronger emergency alert protections for vulnerable missing Canadians.
Our petition remains open until December 22, 2026, and continues to gain support from Canadians across the country.
🤝 Officially Registered as a Not-for-Profit
In September, Indigo Alert Canada officially became a registered not-for-profit organization, allowing us to establish a stronger foundation for national advocacy, community partnerships, and long-term change.
A National Team of Advocates
We've grown into a national network of more than 20 representatives and supporters, working to bring awareness and advocate for change in communities across Canada.
📰 National Media Recognition
Our mission has received coverage through CTV, CBC, Global News, CityNews, the Canadian Press, and other media outlets, helping us reach families and communities nationwide.
✍️ Grassroots Support Across Canada
In New Brunswick alone, one of our dedicated advocates has collected more than 2,000 handwritten signatures. We've seen incredible support from families, organizations, and individuals who believe vulnerable Canadians deserve better protection.
And We're Not Done Yet.
We are now working to expand our government and community outreach into other regions with elected officials, law enforcement, and organizations supporting vulnerable individuals.
We're continuing to pursue municipal support, provincial engagement, and federal conversations as we work toward a national Indigo Alert framework.
Seventeen weeks ago, this was an idea born out of a situation no family should ever have to experience. Today, it is a national movement.
But awareness alone isn't enough. We want action. We want meaningful change. And ultimately, we want a Canada where vulnerable missing persons have access to an emergency alert system designed with their needs in mind.
With our House of Commons petition closing on December 22, we need Canadians to continue standing with us.
Please sign and share Petition e-7703, reach out to your elected representatives, and help us keep this conversation moving forward.
Thank you to every family, advocate, elected official, community organization, and supporter who has helped us get this far.
We're not stopping until vulnerable Canadians have the protection they deserve.
Jennifer Ball
Founder & National Director
Indigo Alert Canada
Every second matters. Every life matters.