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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

CLA applauds Feds’ draft cost-recovery fee for tobacco industry

November 21, 2023 The Canadian Lung Association was very pleased to see draft legislation for a tobacco industry cost-recovery fee included in today’s Fall Economic Statement. “The ‘polluter pays’ model is something we

Urgent action needed to prevent flavoured nicotine products from being sold to children

November 14, 2023 Health Canada has approved the sale of flavoured nicotine pouches by Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. in such a way that the products can be legally sold to children of any age. Moreover, Imperial Tobacco