Proposed tobacco law changes are a good start but more action needed to protect youth, says Canadian Lung Association
Ottawa –The Canadian Lung Association welcomes the announcement yesterday from Health Minister Rona Ambrose of new legislation to further restrict the use of flavours in most types of cigars. However, the Association
The Canadian Lung Association remembers a great lung health champion, Dr. Bill Jeanes
One of Canada’s respiratory health pioneers, Dr. Bill Jeanes, passed away on July 1 in Ottawa at the age of 95. Dr. Jeanes helped transform The Canadian Tuberculosis Association into what is now the Canadian Lung
A New National Respiratory Network Launches
A New National Respiratory Network Launches Partnership invests $7.6 million to promote cutting-edge research and foster collaboration between Canada’s top experts in asthma and COPD Ottawa —The Canadian Lung Association
The Canadian Lung Association applauds the increase in tobacco taxes announced in the federal budget
(Ottawa) The Canadian Lung Association applauds the increase in tobacco taxes announced in the federal budget. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced an increase of $4.03 per carton of 200 cigarettes. “This is great
Canadian Lung Association Encourages Quitters to Celebrate and Share their Successes during National Non-Smoking Week (January 19-25, 2014)
Canadian Lung Association Encourages Quitters to Celebrate and Share their Successes (Ottawa) – During National Non-Smoking Week, the Canadian Lung Association is asking quitters to celebrate their success and to share
Public Unaware of Symptoms of World’s Biggest Cancer Killer
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month (Ottawa) November 13, 2013 – More than one in five people are unable to name any symptoms of the world's biggest cancer killer, according to a global survey published today. The
National Partnership Announces First Annual Radon Action Month
Ottawa, November 12, 2013. Canada's first National Radon Action Month is taking place this November. Radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and Canadians are urged to take action to protect
The Canadian Lung Association announces Appointment of New President and CEO
Ottawa - The Canadian Lung Association's Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Debra Lynkowski as President and Chief Executive Officer effective November 12, 2013. "The CEO recruitment committee
The Canadian Lung Association announces 2013-14 Board of Directors
Ottawa -- The Canadian Lung Association is pleased to announce the election of Dean Karakasis as the Chair of the CLA Board of Directors at its annual general meeting on September 14th. At both national and local levels
Dr. Darcy Marciniuk receives the Canadian Lung Association’s highest honor – the prestigious Founders Award
Photo: Pat Smith, Vice Chair of the volunteer Board of the Lung Association of Saskatchewan presents the 2013 Canadian Lung Association Founders Award to Dr. Darcy Marciniuk at the Respirology State of the Art Conference
