News and Events
JUN 4
Canadian Lung Association
CLA joins 11 other health organizations on Clean Air Day Saskatoon | Treaty 6 Territory, Homeland of the Métis Nation | June 3, 2026 — On national Clean Air Day, a coalition of 12 health organizations urged the Saskatchewan government to immediately recommit to phasing out coal-fired electricity by 2030, pointing to a new analysis that estimates the…
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JUN 3
Canadian Lung Association
Tackling toxic pollution could save thousands of lives and billions in health care costs in Canada, say leading health, environmental organizations On Clean Air Day, event with French Ambassador to Canada highlights pollution exposures as part of the global One Health agenda OTTAWA | TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE ALGONQUIN ANISHINAABEG PEOPLE – Today, June 3,…
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MAY 31
Canadian Lung Association
Public health leaders call for a national nicotine use reduction target, urge Federal Health Minister to immediately protect youth against nicotine vaping Ottawa, May 30, 2026 – Over 20 key health organizations and tobacco control experts from across the country convened in Ottawa this weekend for a national roundtable on the future of tobacco control…
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MAY 28
Canadian Lung Association
We’re hiring! Come work with one of the BEST teams in the healthcare charity sector.Reporting directly to the CEO, the Manager, Government Relations manages national advocacy initiatives and the development of national public health policies by initiating and fostering collaborative relationships with government officials, policymakers and key stakeholders. Interested? Find out more.
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MAY 27
Canadian Lung Association
MPP Gélinas reintroduces bill to protect youth from harms of vaping QUEEN’S PARK May 27, 2026 — NDP Health Critic MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt), was joined with health professionals and people with lived experience were in the Queen’s Park media studio this morning to discuss the need for further legislative action around vaping in…
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MAY 5
News from CLA
May 5, 2026 An open letter regarding keeping children with asthma safe while participating in sports on the occasion of World Asthma Day More than one in 10 children in Canada have asthma. With few exceptions, a child with well-controlled asthma can and should get regular exercise and participate in sports. However, even a child with well-controlled…
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APR 30
Reducing Nicotine Use
https://youtu.be/IeL0L7kxA6g?si=DdNrrYLfVHkLtxUS If you can’t spell it out, you probably shouldn’t breathe it in. April 24, 2026 The Canadian Lung Association recently launched its Spell It Out campaign on social media and cable TV networks. This series of videos centres around a school spelling bee and shows teens attempting to spell some fairly complex words. The twist?…
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NOV 20
Canadian Lung Association
Take part in the Breathe & Stride Challenge In celebration of 125 years of better breathing, we’re encouraging Canadians to improve their lung health by taking part in the Breathe & Stride Challenge. It’s easy for people of all fitness levels to take part. By participating, you’ll be joining a community committed to better lung health,…
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NOV 20
Events
RSVP by November 15, 2025 Sponsored by Platinum Sponsor Merck Diamond Sponsor GSK Silver Sponsor Sanofi Friends of CLA CGA Consulting Celebrate125 Donors
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JUL 28
News from CLA
https://youtu.be/xA6ky4DuMBQ Turning “first” comments into awareness ads To let people know the importance of early detection of lung cancer, we landed hundreds of first comments on popular social pages. OTTAWA, ON JULY 28, 2025 – Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in Canada, primarily because most people are diagnosed at stage 3 or…
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JUN 3
Cleaner Air
American and Canadian Lung Associations Again Join Forces to Reduce the Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke CHICAGO and OTTAWA – (June 3, 2025) – As devastating wildfires continue to increase throughout North America, the American Lung Association and Canadian Lung Association are collaborating for a second year to raise awareness about the health risks associated with wildfire smoke,…
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MAY 13
Research
CLA awards two early career investigator grants for COPD research Researchers Devin Phillips and Graeme Koelwyn will each receive $30,000 for their innovative research that will help improve the treatment and outcomes for those living with COPD. The two recipients of CLA’s Early Career Investigator Awards were announced recently announced. Funding begins April 1 and…
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