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To arrange an interview with a Canadian Cancer Society spokesperson, please contact:

Michelle Bilton
Communications Coordinator
(437) 266-2493 Ext. 23128
Michelle.Bilton@cancer.ca


Our latest media releases

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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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Federal announcement to restrict marketing and sales of nicotine pouches a needed move to protect youth
March 21, 2024
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Quebec is making progress on tobacco control
March 12, 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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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 Canadian Cancer Statistics report reveals lung cancer death rates are declining faster than any other cancer type in Canada 
November 8, 2023
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Canadian Cancer Society praises world precedent setting requirement for health warnings directly on every cigarette
May 31, 2023
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New survey shows Canadians want Big Tobacco to pay for tobacco reduction efforts
May 29, 2023
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Open letter: It must not be “business as usual” for tobacco companies
May 29, 2023
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The Canadian Cancer Society welcomes increase in specific tax on tobacco products
February 7, 2023
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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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Tobacco plain packaging momentum continues worldwide with 38 countries and territories moving forward with regulations
November 9, 2021
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Canadian Cancer Society congratulates Liberal Party on election
September 21, 2021
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September 13, 2021
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CCS reacts to NDP platform for 2021 federal election
September 12, 2021