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Our latest media releases
Canadian Cancer Society praises federal regulations for cost recovery fee on tobacco companies
March 7, 2025
Canadian Cancer Society criticizes proposed tobacco settlement as inadequate
October 18, 2024
2024-2026 Québec Cancer Program (PQC) Action Plan: CCS calls for concrete screening actions
September 13, 2024
Canadian Cancer Society commends federal regulatory proposal for cost recovery fee on tobacco companies
August 1, 2024
Poison in every puff: World’s first health warnings directly on individual cigarettes hit stores across Canada
April 29, 2024
Canadian Cancer Society commends tobacco tax and e-cigarette tax increases in federal budget
April 16, 2024
Federal announcement to restrict marketing and sales of nicotine pouches a needed move to protect youth
March 21, 2024
Tobacco plain packaging progress continues worldwide with 42 countries and territories moving forward with regulations
February 6, 2024
Annual cost recovery fee on tobacco companies a welcome measure to hold industry accountable
November 21, 2023
Health Canada makes it legal for flavoured nicotine products from Imperial Tobacco to be sold to children
November 14, 2023
The Canadian Cancer Society welcomes increase in specific tax on tobacco products
February 7, 2023
Quebec elections: the Canadian Cancer Society sets three health priorities
August 23, 2022
Canadian Cancer Society supports New Brunswick student’s call for immediate government action against youth vaping in new video
July 5, 2022
Canadian Cancer Society commends world-first requirement for health warnings on every cigarette
June 9, 2022
Tobacco plain packaging momentum continues worldwide with 38 countries and territories moving forward with regulations
November 9, 2021
Canadian Cancer Society congratulates Liberal Party on election
September 21, 2021
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September 13, 2021
CCS reacts to NDP platform for 2021 federal election
September 12, 2021