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Canada’s leading health charities announce new nationwide campaign to help Canadians quit using commercial tobacco

Tobacco control and public health leaders come together to implement a comprehensive smoking cessation campaign Today, on World No Tobacco Day 2021, we pledge to help Canadians “commit to quit.” Four national non-profit

Budget 2021: Focus on well-being of Canadians a positive step

The Canadian Lung Association applauds the federal government’s renewed focus on the lung health of Canadians. The budget released April 19 thshows the federal government’s focus on the health and well-being of Canadians

Canadian Lung Association Congratulates National Award Recipients

Ottawa, ON - The Canadian Lung Association would like to congratulate all of the amazing recipients of our 2020 national awards. This year there were four awards presented across Canada – The Patron’s Award

PRIORITIZATION OF CANADIANS WITH LUNG DISEASE IN COVID-19 VACCINATION ROLLOUT: A joint statement

The Canadian Lung Association is proud to collaborate with the CTS Roundtable and its members on a joint Statement on Prioritization of Canadians with Lung Disease in COVID-19 Vaccination Roll-Out. About the COVID-19

On World Cancer Day The Canadian Lung Association Launches “My Radon Story” Campaign; Urges Families to Test for Radon

February 4, 2020 – On World Cancer Day, The Canadian Lung Association encourages every Canadian to test their home for radon. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada; second only to tobacco. The Lung

New nicotine restrictions a promising start towards nicotine-free generation

Ottawa,ON – With today’s federal government announcement regarding lowered nicotine maximums in vaping products, many Canadians can start to breathe easier. Following concentrated efforts of the Canadian Lung Association

Throne Speech: Resolve to make lung health a priority gives us hope

The Canadian Lung Association is encouraged with the federal government’s continued, strengthened commitment to the lung health of Canadians, as expressed in the Throne Speech.The government's expressed focus on lung

The Canadian Lung Association partners with musicians Eric Ethridge & Kalsey Kulyk on new original song to celebrate 120th anniversary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2020 - Ottawa, ON – Canada’s oldest lung health charity is celebrating 120 years this September. The Canadian Lung Association has partnered with Canadian Country Music Award-nominated

Response: Quebec Lung Association Departure

After decades of fruitful collaboration, Quebec Lung Association is leaving the Canadian Lung Association. The Canadian Lung Association is the leading national non-profit organization with a focus on lung health. With

New vaping regulations: Steps in the right direction

The Canadian Lung Association applauds today’s announcement of new regulations that would help protect youth from exposure to e-cigarette advertising and promotion. Youth vaping rates have doubled in the past year