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Throne Speech: Resolve to make lung health a priority gives us hope

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

The Canadian Lung Association partners with musicians Eric Ethridge & Kalsey Kulyk on new original song to celebrate 120th anniversary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 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

Response: Quebec Lung Association Departure

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. With

New vaping regulations: Steps in the right direction

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

Health Charities call for relief as they support vulnerable Ontarians through COVID-19

TORONTO- Health charities in Ontario are calling on the provincial government for immediate relief and long-term aid as they continue to support vulnerable populations through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. A group of

Vaping among teens on the rise; Canadian Lung Association calls for immediate action

Ottawa, ON - The Canadian Lung Association is gravely concerned about the continued increase in vaping rates among Canadian youth. A recently published study in JAMA Pediatrics Journal has shown that Canadian youth

Vaping among teens on the rise; Canadian Lung Association calls for immediate action

Ottawa, ON - The Canadian Lung Association is gravely concerned about the continued increase in vaping rates among Canadian youth. A recently published study in JAMA Pediatrics Journal has shown that Canadian youth

Letter to the Prime Minister

One week ago, we offered our help and support to The Prime Minister. Since then, we have delivered on our promise to be of service and a valuable resource in a time of crisis. We held a free webinar that connected

COVID-19 : FAQs

What is the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)? Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. What are the symptoms of COVID-19? Most people who contract COVID-19 will have mild

Coronavirus: what you need to know

Coronavirus refers to a family of viruses that can cause illness ranging from the common cold to more serious respiratory disease. The new coronavirus, associated with the outbreak in the region of Hubei, China had not