Everyone Deserves to Breathe Easy. We need to speak up so Canadians across the country can get the help they need close to home. Thanks to relentless advocacy, we acknowledged a landmark $32.5 billion settlement against tobacco companies — an important step in acknowledging decades of harm. But now, the real work begins.
Lung health has never been more urgent. Would you consider a gift that will help us protect it?
We’re urging provinces and territories to invest these funds where they will make the greatest impact — in healthcare, research, and addiction support initiatives. With your continued support, our advocacy in this area will continue until every Canadian wronged by the tobacco industry has access to the support they need to quit smoking and reclaim their lung health.
Advocating for Lung Health at the Ballot Box
In the February provincial election, we helped Ontarians send a powerful message by to all parties that they would vote for the candidate who prioritized lung health — candidates who support policies that champion better screening and diagnosis, increased access to healthcare providers, and greater investment in lung disease research.
With the 2025 federal election comes another opportunity to make lung health a priority on the political agenda. Now more than ever, we need to ensure that elected officials remain committed to advancing comprehensive lung health strategies.
Join Us for Lobby Days This Fall
We’re excited to invite you to our Lobby Days this October at Queen’s Park (Toronto) and Parliament Hill (Ottawa). These gatherings are a chance for you to share YOUR story and help us urge elected officials to prioritize lung health in their policies. Later this year, we’ll be offering training sessions to equip people with lung disease and the people who love them with the knowledge and skills to engage with policymakers and advocate effectively for change. Make your voice heard in Ottawa and Toronto. By reaching out to advocacy@lunghealth.ca, we’ll share more information as the dates near.
With your help, we’ll continue to be the ONLY lung health charity providing non-partisan tools and resources that empower Canadians to understand the issues and demand change.
Why Your Support Matters
Because of your dedication, we can continue advocating for policies that create lasting change in lung health. Your support has been critical in driving change so far, including
- Advocating for essential lung health policies and securing funding for prevention, treatment and research
- Pushing for accountability from the tobacco industry, advocating for provinces to reinvest 100% of the $32.5B gained from the Big Tobacco settlement into healthcare and support
- Supporting candidates and policies that prioritize lung health, screening and healthcare access
- Providing non-partisan tools empowering Canadians to understand lung health issues and demand change
- Organizing Lobby Days and advocate training programs to equip those affected by lung disease to advocate for meaningful change
Now, more than ever, we need to count on your voice to continue pushing for lung health policy that supports healthier lungs for all.
Together, we can build a future where every Canadian living with lung disease receives the care and support they deserve.
