News and Events
MAY 2
Newsletter
MAY 2025 Newsletter Better management of lung disease with Sun Life We are pleased to announce a generous contribution from Sun Life that will allow us to expand and enhance our digital offerings to help Canadians better manage their lung disease from the comfort of home. This includes the expansion of CLA’s online home education…
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APR 16
News from CLA
The Canadian Lung Association announces contribution from Sun Life to help Canadians live healthier livesThe Canadian Lung Association (CLA) is pleased to announce a generous contribution from Sun Life.The contribution will allow CLA to expand and enhance its digital offerings to help Canadians better manage their lung disease from the comfort of home. Notably, the…
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MAR 10
News from CLA
Canadian Lung Association honours outstanding contributions to lung health in Canada with King Charles III Coronation Medals The Canadian Lung Association is one of a select handful of national organizations that was chosen by the Government of Canada to nominate deserving recipients to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal. With input from our partners…
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MAR 7
Government Relations, Reducing Nicotine Use
March 7, 2025Canadian Lung Association Applauds Government’s Move Towards Tobacco Industry Cost-Recovery The Canadian Lung Association (CLA) is pleased to see the Canadian government’s move forward with the implementation of a cost-recovery fee on tobacco manufacturers. This fee would require the industry to contribute financially to federal public health initiatives aimed at tobacco control. What you need…
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MAR 3
News from CLA
As nominated by the Canadian Lung Association The Canadian Lung Association is one of a select handful of national organizations that was chosen by the Government of Canada to nominate deserving recipients to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal. With input from our partners across the country and the public, we compiled a list of…
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JAN 23
Reducing Nicotine Use
A century and a quarter reflection: The evolving tobacco threatThis year marks the 125th anniversary of the Canadian Lung Association, a testament to our enduring fight for lung health. As we observe National Non-Smoking Week, it’s fitting to reflect on how the tactics of the tobacco industry—a relentless adversary—have evolved over this time.From 1908, when…
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DEC 9
News from CLA
Regarding misuse of the CLA name and brandIt has come to our attention that Zymor, seller of the Futusly Herbal Lung Cleansing Inhaler, is falsely stating that the Canadian Lung Association (CLA) recommends this product.We want to make it very clear that CLA, the members of its board of directors and its staff are not…
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NOV 4
News from CLA
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month and Radon Action Month. November 12 is World Pneumonia Day and November 20 is World COPD Day. With lungs being front and center in November, it’s the perfect time to launch our 2024-27 strategic plan. The plan reflects significant work of our board and staff,…
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OCT 18
Government Relations, Reducing Nicotine Use
The Canadian Lung Association responds to proposed settlement in tobacco lawsuits For decades, the tobacco industry has knowingly and intentionally misled the public about the dangers of their products — products that kill 1 in 2 when used as intended. This week, a proposed settlement was announced in Canada’s decades-long tobacco industry lawsuits. These lawsuits…
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AUG 22
Government Relations, Reducing Nicotine Use
Canadian Lung Association applauds action that will keep nicotine pouches out of the hands of childrenAs of August 28, nicotine pouches will be available only behind the counter at pharmacies across Canada. Only mint and menthol flavours will be available. And soon, packaging will be updated with a warning and statement of intended use.These measures…
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AUG 6
News from CLA
CLA chosen to nominate 50 individuals for a King Charles III Coronation Medal The Canadian Lung Association is one of a select handful of national organizations that has been chosen by the Government of Canada to nominate 50 deserving recipients to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Do you know someone who we should…
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AUG 1
Reducing Nicotine Use, Government Relations
CLA commends Canadian government’s step toward to tobacco industry accountability A cost-recovery fee for the tobacco industry has long been something that the Canadian Lung Association has called for. Today, the Canadian government revealed a proposal to implement a cost-recovery fee that would require tobacco manufacturers to pay for the cost of federal public health…
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