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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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Canadian Cancer Society criticizes proposed tobacco settlement as inadequate
October 18, 2024
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2024-2026 Québec Cancer Program (PQC) Action Plan: CCS calls for concrete screening actions
September 13, 2024
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Canadian Cancer Society commends new federal restrictions on nicotine pouches as essential step to protect youth

August 22, 2024
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Canadian Cancer Society launches campaign calling for hospice construction
August 7, 2024
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Canadian Cancer Society commends federal regulatory proposal for cost recovery fee on tobacco companies

August 1, 2024
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Poison in every puff: World’s first health warnings directly on individual cigarettes hit stores across Canada
April 29, 2024
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Canadian Cancer Society commends tobacco tax and e-cigarette tax increases in federal budget 

April 16, 2024
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The Canadian Cancer Society is calling for a united show of support for those affected by cancer and to help hope bloom this April
April 2, 2024
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Federal announcement to restrict marketing and sales of nicotine pouches a needed move to protect youth
March 21, 2024
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National poll finds nearly 1 in 4 people in Canada report measures such as skipping doses, splitting pills, not filling prescriptions due to cost
February 14, 2024
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BC Government makes important move to restrict the sale of nicotine pouches to better protect youth
February 7, 2024
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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