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To arrange an interview with a Canadian Cancer Society spokesperson, please contact:

Victoria Young
Communications Coordinator
416-572-4252
victoria.young@cancer.ca

Our latest media releases

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Tobacco plain packaging progress continues worldwide with 42 countries and territories moving forward with regulations
February 6, 2024
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New Canadian Cancer Society survey reveals the financial cost of cancer is one many in Canada cannot afford
February 4, 2024
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Annual cost recovery fee on tobacco companies a welcome measure to hold industry accountable
November 21, 2023
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Health Canada makes it legal for flavoured nicotine products from Imperial Tobacco to be sold to children
November 14, 2023
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New report from the Canadian Cancer Society reveals nearly all provinces and territories in Canada lack adequate number of hospice beds
October 25, 2023
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The Canadian Cancer Society applauds the adoption of a new regulation governing vaping products in Quebec
August 2, 2023
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The Canadian Cancer Society welcomes the creation of an All-Party Cancer Caucus that will help prioritize pressing cancer issues across the country 
June 13, 2023
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The Canadian Cancer Society commends the Government of Quebec for banning flavours in e-cigarettes and for other regulatory measures governing vaping
April 19, 2023
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The Canadian Cancer Society calls on all Prince Edward Island parties to make palliative care & caregiver support a priority this election
March 7, 2023
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The Canadian Cancer Society welcomes increase in specific tax on tobacco products
February 7, 2023
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Canadian Cancer Society survey reveals access to cancer care remains inconsistent 3 years into pandemic
February 3, 2023
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The Canadian Cancer Society commends the federal government for implementing an extension to the EI sickness benefit from 15 to 26 weeks
November 25, 2022
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The Canadian Cancer Society builds on partnership with the NHL and the NHLPA with new awareness campaign
November 1, 2022
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Quebec elections: the Canadian Cancer Society sets three health priorities
August 23, 2022
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Canadian Cancer Society supports New Brunswick student’s call for immediate government action against youth vaping in new video 
July 5, 2022
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Canadian Cancer Society commends world-first requirement for health warnings on every cigarette
June 9, 2022
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The Canadian Cancer Society welcomes the Interdepartmental Action Plan of the Government Health Prevention Policy
June 8, 2022
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The Canadian Cancer Society supports new e-cigarette product tax introduced in federal budget as key measure to reduce youth vaping
April 6, 2022