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An 11-year-old autistic boy, Parker, vanished from a Calgary daycare and was later found dead — sparking a national outcry for urgent reforms. His tragic case highlights how children with autism, often non-verbal and unaware of dangers like traffic or water, are at extreme risk of wandering. Conservative MPs Mike Lake and Pierre Poilievre, both fathers of autistic children, are demanding a Canada-wide alert system that activates immediately when a vulnerable child goes missing — even without suspicion of foul play. Nearly half of autistic kids are prone to wandering, and while an Amber Alert was eventually issued for Parker, advocates argue it should be automatic. Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski has agreed to meet with the MPs, pledging to collaborate across provinces. Meanwhile, parents are launching petitions to prioritize neurodivergent children in emergency protocols. This heartbreaking loss calls for a system that protects every child — regardless of ability — before it’s too late.

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