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Canada’s leading health charities announce new nationwide campaign to help Canadians quit using commercial tobacco
May 31st, 2021
Tobacco control and public health leaders come together to implement a comprehensive smoking cessation campaignToday, on World No Tobacco Day 2021, we pledge to help Canadians “commit to quit.” Four national non-...
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Budget 2021: Focus on well-being of Canadians a positive step
April 20th, 2021
The Canadian Lung Association applauds the federal government’s renewed focus on the lung health of Canadians. The budget released April 19thshows the federal government’s focus on the health and well-being of Canadians...
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Canadian Lung Association Congratulates National Award Recipients
March 1st, 2021
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,...
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PRIORITIZATION OF CANADIANS WITH LUNG DISEASE IN COVID-19 VACCINATION ROLLOUT: A joint statement
February 11th, 2021
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...
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On World Cancer Day The Canadian Lung Association Launches “My Radon Story” Campaign; Urges Families to Test for Radon
February 3rd, 2021
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...
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New nicotine restrictions a promising start towards nicotine-free generation
December 18th, 2020
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...
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Throne Speech: Resolve to make lung health a priority gives us hope
September 24th, 2020
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...
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The Canadian Lung Association partners with musicians Eric Ethridge & Kalsey Kulyk on new original song to celebrate 120th anniversary
September 18th, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 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...
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Response: Quebec Lung Association Departure
September 17th, 2020
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...
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New vaping regulations: Steps in the right direction
July 8th, 2020
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,...
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