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Helping people live smoke free
August 31, 2022
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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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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