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New report released by the Canadian Cancer Society reveals lung cancer death rates declining faster than any other cancer type in Canada
November 30, 2023
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Time to Stop Big Tobacco
May 17, 2023
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Helping people live smoke free
August 31, 2022
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Help us Stop Big Tobacco
August 8, 2022
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How is advocacy making a difference?
February 23, 2022
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Celebrating our dedicated volunteers
November 16, 2021
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Have your voice heard this federal election
August 15, 2021
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CCS advocacy is making important strides in cancer support prevention and COVID-19 response
May 23, 2021
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Critical Canadian projections for Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November 24, 2020
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CCS calls on government to take action against cancer in 2021 federal budget
September 30, 2020
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Taking action to avoid another nicotine addicted generation
March 29, 2020