We hardly ever stop to take a breath! Keep up-to-date with the Lung Health Foundation’s latest news.
LHF in the News
May 30, 2026
Over 20 key health organizations and tobacco control experts from across the country convened in Ottawa this weekend for a national roundtable on the future of tobacco control in Canada. Concerned with high rates of youth vaping and the increasing use of nicotine pouches, the roundtable participants released a consensus statement calling for a new national target of reducing nicotine use to less than 5% by 2045. The existing target of less than 5% tobacco use by 2035 was reaffirmed.
February 11, 2026
Canada’s healthcare crisis is usually described in familiar terms: long wait times, overcrowded emergency rooms, and not enough doctors and nurses. Governments respond with equally familiar promises: more hospital beds, more staff, more funding. Of course, these investments are necessary. But they are no longer sufficient.
January 27, 2026
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.
Media Release
May 20, 2026
New lung cancer and respiratory treatments are being developed faster than critically ill Canadian patients can access them, even when doctors believe they could help save lives; Canada’s largest charity dedicated to lung health presses Ottawa to act on Bill C-265 to establish a pre-approved special access list to help physicians obtain targeted therapies when no comparable treatment is available in Canada
May 5, 2026
As soccer surges across Canada, new Play Prepared campaign empowers families, coaches, and communities with real-world guidance that works on and off the field
April 9, 2026
This special statement has been prepared to support proposed changes to the Act’s Special Access Program section. These changes could give people experiencing serious or life-threatening conditions faster access to medications that aren’t yet approved by Health Canada. Some of these medications could help people living with lung conditions.
Blog
January 20, 2025
This week, Canadians from coast to coast will unite to celebrate National Non-Smoking Week, an annual initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits of living smoke-free. The Lung Health Foundation (LHF) is proud to support this important week by spotlighting its comprehensive quit-smoking and maintenance programs, designed to empower individuals on their journey toward a smoke-free life.
January 17, 2025
The Lung Health Foundation (LHF) is poised to reshape the future of lung healthcare in Canada with the appointment of three dynamic leaders to tackle an escalating public health crisis.
January 2, 2025
Great news for Canadians looking to make a difference while maximizing their 2024 tax benefits! The Government of Canada has announced an extension for making charitable donations eligible for the 2024 tax year until February 28, 2025. This measure ensures donors have additional time to support their favorite causes, even if the holiday rush caused delays.
