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 18, 2023
Ryan’s Law was named after local child, Ryan Gibbons, whose death from an asthma attack helped push for new laws in Ontario schools.
January 24, 2023
Canada’s Lung Health Foundation is pleased to announce that it is the beneficiary of a bequest of $1,092,735 from the estate of Lloyd Alexander Hope. It is the second-largest gift the non-profit organization has ever received in its 100 year history.
Blog
July 18, 2024
Donate $100 or more by July 31st for a chance to win one of two Billy Idol Door Prize Packs.
July 18, 2024
Maintaining good lung health is crucial for overall well-being, and one of the best ways to ensure your lungs are functioning optimally is through regular physical activity. Fitness not only enhances lung capacity but also contributes significantly to overall health. In this blog, we’ll explore the profound impact of fitness on lung capacity and why it’s essential for a healthy lifestyle.
July 15, 2024
Vous savez que nous avons pour mission de combler les lacunes en matière de prévention, de diagnostic et de traitement des maladies pulmonaires au Canada. Mais saviez-vous que certains groupes sont confrontés à des lacunes encore plus grandes? C’est pourquoi nous avons créé un partenariat novateur dans le cadre de notre plus récente initiative conjointe de financement de la recherche.
