New strategic plan released for Lung Month
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month and Radon Action Month. November 12 is World Pneumonia Day and November 20 is World COPD Day. With lungs being front and center in November
The Canadian Lung Association responds to proposed settlement in tobacco lawsuits
The Canadian Lung Association responds to proposed settlement in tobacco lawsuits For decades, the tobacco industry has knowingly and intentionally misled the public about the dangers of their products — products that
Canadian Lung Association action that will keep nicotine pouches out of the hands of children
August 22, 2204 Canadian Lung Association applauds action that will keep nicotine pouches out of the hands of children As of August 28, nicotine pouches will be available only behind the counter at pharmacies across
CLA chosen to nominate 50 individuals for a King Charles III Coronation Medal
CLA chosen to nominate 50 individuals for a King Charles III Coronation Medal The Canadian Lung Association is one of a select handful of national organizations that has been chosen by the Government of Canada to
CLA commends Canadian government’s step toward to tobacco industry accountability
CLA commends Canadian government’s step toward to tobacco industry accountability A cost-recovery fee for the tobacco industry has long been something that the Canadian Lung Association has called for. Today, the
CLA funds major research projects on wildfires, vaping
CLA funds major research projects on wildfires, vaping The Canadian Lung Association (CLA) is excited to announce that $4 million in funding has been awarded to two interdisciplinary research teams as part of the
American and Canadian lung associations collaborate across borders to reduce health impacts of wildfire smoke
American and Canadian lung associations collaborate across borders to reduce health impacts of wildfire smoke CHICAGO and OTTAWA – (June 4, 2024) – Fueled by the increasing effects of climate change, wildfire smoke has a
CLA reacts to Budget 2024
Strong measures announced to protect the lungs of the people of Canada CLA was pleased to see in Budget 2024, released Tuesday, April 16, reaffirmation of the Government's commitment to national pharmacare. The
CLA announces Sarah Butson as new CEO
With a mix of emotions, we announce both a retirement and the dawn of a new era at the Canadian Lung Association (CLA). After nine years at CLA, President and CEO Terry Dean will be retiring on April 30, 2024. Terry
New zero-emission vehicle regulations will help improve the quality of the air we breathe
The Canadian Lung Association (CLA) congratulates the Minister of Environment and Climate Change today as the Ministry announces a new suite of regulations that will reduce traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) attributed
