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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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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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Canadian Cancer Society's eighth annual Dry Feb raises funds to support Canadians affected by cancer while raising awareness about the link between alcohol and cancer risk
January 17, 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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New Canadian Cancer Statistics report reveals over 1.5 million people in Canada are living with or beyond cancer 
November 7, 2022
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The Canadian Cancer Society, CQDM, the Cole Foundation and Oncopole grant close to $8.5 million to four researchers in Quebec to support pediatric cancer research
November 2, 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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Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure unites Canadians to raise over $13 million 
October 2, 2022
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The Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure returns, welcoming participants to rally together in person for the first time since 2019
September 5, 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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This June 11, Relay For Life is back with in-person events to support and honour Canadians affected by cancer
May 11, 2022
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The Canadian Cancer Society announces a successful 2022 Daffodil Ball with $1,247,400 raised for cancer research in Quebec.
May 6, 2022
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Daffodil Ball Reimagined raises an impressive $1 million for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Young Adults Cancer Fund
April 24, 2022
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Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) partner to launch a unique program for seed-stage companies commercializing cancer research results
April 12, 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