The Lung Health Foundation (LHF) today unveiled its 2026–2028 Strategic Plan, Beyond the Horizon – Shaping the future for better lung health.
At the heart of the plan is a powerful vision: a world free of lung disease, where healthy lungs lead to healthier lives. Lung Health Foundation’s amplified mission reflects an urgent call to action that champions advocacy, research, innovation, and education to promote lung health and transform care across Canada.
As millions of Canadians live with asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and other respiratory diseases, Lung Health Foundation is responding with decisive leadership.
“Lung health remains one of the country’s most pressing and costly health challenges and bold action is needed.”, said Jessica Buckley, President & CEO of the Lung Health Foundation. “The need is growing, and so is our responsibility. This plan is about driving real, measurable change for people across Canada.”
The 2026–2028 Strategic Plan marks a fundamental shift moving beyond disease-specific initiatives to a fully integrated, whole-system strategy.
“For too long, lung health has been tackled in silos,” Buckley said. “People don’t experience lung disease in pieces, they experience it across a lifetime. The four goals of the new Strategic Plan connect prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term program support into one coordinated approach. We are leveraging the power of data to advance advocacy, research and education to create meaningful outcomes.”
Grounded in research, data, and lived experience, the plan places evidence at the centre of every decision and commits to transparent impact reporting and measurable outcomes.
“We are grounding our work in evidence and investing in projects that will help improve lives,” Buckley said. “Research must lead to real-world impact – better care, better access, and better outcomes for Canadians.”
Advocacy will play a central role in advancing policies that protect and prioritize lung health, while amplifying the voices of patients and families nationwide.
“Equitable access to care isn’t a future goal, it’s a present responsibility,” said Buckley. “We will continue fighting for communities disproportionately affected by lung disease and ensuring their voices shape the solutions.”
The strategy also elevates public awareness and healthcare professional education, equipping Canadians with tools to prevent and manage lung disease and supporting healthcare providers with up to date evidence-based resources.
“Knowledge changes outcomes,” Buckley added. “When Canadians are informed and healthcare providers are supported, we see real progress.”
The Lung Health Foundation will continue investing in life-saving research and innovation, scaling programs that close critical gaps in care, strengthening sustainable funding, and deepening partnerships across healthcare, research, government, and community sectors.
“This is a nation-shaping strategy for lung health — evidence-led, equity-driven, and impact-focused,” said Buckley. “From research to real world impact. From voices to create meaningful change. We are here for all Canadians.”
For more information about the Lung Health Foundation’s 2026–2028 Strategic Plan, visit www.lunghealth.ca.
