New survey shows Canadians want Big Tobacco to pay for tobacco reduction efforts
Three national health organizations are marking World No Tobacco Day this week by sending a pressing message to provincial Premiers. The Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Lung Association and Heart & Stroke are calling
Upcoming Webinar: Chronic Cough
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with chronic cough, you know it's not "just a cough". Chronic cough can be debilitating — physically, emotionally and socially. Join us for our free upcoming webinar
CLA and CIHR invest in research on the respiratory effects of Long COVID
We are pleased to report the results of the Respiratory Health Effects of Long COVID Operating Grant Competition. Together with our partners the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Institutes of Circulatory and
Save the dates for WNCD 2023
The World Non-Communicable Diseases Congress 2023 will be held both virtually and in person at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from June 25 to 30. This year's theme is Equitable and Sustainable Health for All. The
September 25 is World Lung Day
The theme for World Lung Day (Sept. 25) this year is "Health for All". The Canadian Lung Association encourages you to learn more about the global inequalities in lung disease prevention, research and treatment
How to prepare for the September asthma spike
Learn how to prepare for the September asthma spike and avoid unnecessary time off school or work Emergency room visits for asthma spike in September with the return of kids to school and adults to the office. Join Dr
Seeking patient advisors: Chronic cough
If you are suffering from chronic cough (a cough that has lasted 8 weeks or more), consider becoming a patient advisor for the Canadian Lung Association. We are seeking patient advisors from across Canada to help develop
New proposed tobacco product labelling regulations mark bold approach
Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett announced significant new measures to Canada’s regulations on tobacco product labelling that ensure harms to lung health cannot be overlooked. Chief amongst these measures is the
Helping Ontarians breathe easier: Recommended priority areas and new initiatives for the returning Ontario government
Following the recent provincial election, the Canadian Lung Association is eager to continue working with the Ontario government to support the lung health and well-being of Ontarians. Both tobacco use (including e
Supporting the Next Generation of Respiratory Research
The Canadian Lung Association’s annual studentship and fellowship competition recently awarded two fellowships and one graduate studentship to outstanding trainees in respiratory research. This investment of nearly $50
