The Canadian Lung Association welcomes new legislation to ban menthol cigarettes
Ottawa –The Canadian Lung Association welcomes today’s announcement from Health Minister Jane Philpott of new legislation to ban menthol cigarettes in Canada. "Flavoured tobacco targets young Canadians. This new
The Canadian Lung Association wants Canadians’ lung health considered in marijuana debate
Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Lung Association urges Canadians and decision makers alike to consider the lung health of Canadians as further steps are taken in the legalization process of marijuana. The recent announcement
Celebrating International Women's Day
In honour of International Women's Day, we celebrate all of the brilliant researchers, health professionals and activists who give us their passion, skills and dedication to make Canada free of lung disease a reality
Sheila Gordon-Dillane presented with 2015 Alan J. McFarlane Award
Ottawa – The Canadian Lung Association is pleased to recognize one of their own with a prestigious peer award. Sheila Gordon-Dillane was presented with the Alan J. McFarlane Staff Award during the 34th annual Better
National Non-Smoking Week is January 18-24, 2016
Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health. This National Non-Smoking Week, The Canadian Lung Association encourages people who want to quit to talk to a doctor or health-care professional to get
Aeri Health Announces Partnership with The Lung Association’s Breathing as One Campaign, Launches New Mobile COPD App
Toronto, ON and Vancouver, BC - The Lung Association, through its Breathing as One research campaign, and Aeri Health, a Vancouver-based integrated health management company, today announced the launch of a new
November Is Lung Month
Every day we breathe 22,000 times. Most of us never stop to think about our breath. But for those who struggle to breathe, it is all that matters. This November, the Lung Association is rallying Canadians to help fund
This November Many Voices Will Join Together To Encourage Canadians to Take Action on Radon
November is Radon Action Month. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers. It is easy to measure the radon level in your home, workplace or school and easy to fix if you have a problem. Techniques to
Thank you to Gallant Leaman Group!
Exciting news! We won an Rx Club award! On behalf of The Lung Association, Gallant Leaman Group developed the One Deep Breath holiday mailer. We are thrilled to announce it won an Rx Club award, being recognized from
Canadian Lung Association honours long-time volunteer Richard Shuhany with 2015 lifetime achievement award
Photo: CLA Board Chair Dean Karakasis presents lifetime achievement award to long-time volunteer Dick Shuhany. Ottawa – The Canadian Lung Association is pleased to announce that long-time volunteer Richard (“Dick”)
