Opinion: The Maldives just showed us how to save 48,000 Canadian lives every year

Each January, millions of Canadians set New Year’s resolutions to improve their physical and mental health. For many, that means trying once again to quit smoking or vaping. The intentions are good, but the struggle to quit an addictive substance is real. Tobacco addiction remains one of the leading causes of preventable disease and death in Canada, and for too long we have treated this as an individual challenge rather than a national policy issue.

National Non-Smoking Week: Supporting Your Journey to Breathe Easier

This National Non-Smoking Week, the Lung Health Foundation invites you to to reflect, learn, and support one another on the path toward better lung health. Whether you currently smoke, are thinking about cutting back, or have already started your quit journey, this week is about encouragement—not pressure.

What’s On: Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2025

Lung cancer is still the leading cause of cancer-related death in Canada. About 1 in 14 Canadians will be diagnosed with lung cancer at some point in our lives.

While the statistics are sobering, Lung Cancer Awareness Month is about so much more than statistics.