Ban of asbestos positive step towards helping Canadians breathe
The Lung Association is encouraged by the federal government’s announcement to ban asbestos – a substance that can be a contributing factor to severe lung disease. The Lung Association has been calling for the Government
The Canadian Lung Association applauds the federal government for their commitment to phase-out coal-fired power plants.
OTTAWA—The Canadian Lung Association applauds the federal government for their commitment to phase-out coal-fired power plants across Canada by 2030. “Ending the use of coal-fired power plants in Canada will help
This Lung Month we make breathing matter
Ottawa, ON - November is Lung Month and this year, The Lung Association is celebrating with a new brand and a challenge for all Canadians. Breathing is at the core of everything the Lung Association does – whether it is
Survey: Asthma Not Well-Controlled for Most Canadians
Survey by The Lung Association reveals 9 in 10 Canadians with asthma do not have it under control 41% do not exercise at all due to their asthma 33% miss school, work, or other social activities due to their asthma
Butting out: Innovative strategies needed to reduce tobacco
KINGSTON, Ont. – The Lung Association joined scores of health and research experts last weekend to discuss strategies to eliminate commercial tobacco use in Canada. The Tobacco Endgame – a summit hosted by Queen’s
Lifetime achievement award presented to Dr.Graham
The Lung Association is proud to present the Life Membership Award to Dr. Brian Graham, the CEO of Saskatchewan Lung Association. The award for distinguished leadership and outstanding commitment to advance the mission
COPD: New Report Highlights Benefits of Preventative Health Support
OTTAWA, ON - The Canadian Lung Association celebrates the efforts of The Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement (CFHI) for their innovative approach to patient centric care and bringing attention to the benefits
Plain packaging to become a reality in Canada
Ottawa, ON - Today we celebrate World No Tobacco Day, a day hosted by World Health Organization to recognize the adverse role tobacco plays in the health of the public. This year’s theme is: Get Ready for Plain Packaging
Canadian Health Organizations Endorse Plain and Standardized Packaging for Tobacco Products
In advance of World No Tobacco Day, health organizations are urging the federal government to move quickly to implement plain and standardized tobacco packaging. This year the theme of the World Health Organization’s
The Lung Association Applauds Plain Packaging Implementation
Ottawa, ON – Tobacco products in the UK and France will no longer have attractive branding features that appeal to youth and children. As of May 20, 2016 both will implement plain and standardized packaging regulations
