Today, we honour the Survivors of residential schools, their families and the children who never returned home. 🧡 This day is a reminder of the painful history and lasting impacts of residential schools, and of our responsibility to listen, learn (and unlearn) and take meaningful action.

Tiny rodents can carry a BIG risk! Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome is a rare but serious lung disease spread by deer, mice and other wild rodents. 🐭

Our CEO joined with CEOs of @heartandstroke.bsky.social and @canadianlung.bsky.social to call on provinces and territories to think long-term and allocate substantial funds from the tobacco settlement to strengthen government tobacco control strategies. Read more: calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

Hello, Fall! 🍂 As the season changes, here are a few simple ways to keep your lungs happy...

Your home should be safe and comforting, not a place that makes you sick! Air quality issues can lurk anywhere, in homes new or old. The good news? You can take action today.

Earlier this month, we introduced our Breathe and Stride Challenge. Well, consider this your mid-month check-in! Have you been able to add any healthy practices to your daily routine? We’d love to hear about your progress!

Have you registered for Safe in All Hands? Join us and Asthma Canada on Oct. 2 for a webinar for parents, educators and coaches to learn more about their role in managing childhood asthma. Register today: shorturl.at/y1dvB

It’s the National Day of Encouragement, a perfect reminder to encourage yourself and others to take care of your lung health! Your lungs work hard every single day, so show them some love. Simple steps like staying active, avoiding smoke and getting regular check-ups can go a long way!

Are you joining us in our Breathe and Stride Challenge, in honour of our 125th anniversary? Listen to our team member Ashley-Ann as she explains all about it and how you can help strengthen your lungs this fall.

Talking to your kids about vaping can feel tricky, but it doesn’t have to be perfect. Misinformation is everywhere, and two-thirds of teens don’t even realize e-cigarettes contain addictive nicotine.

These stats might surprise you… According to 2023 statistics from the Canadian Cancer Society, the lifetime probability of developing #LungCancer is 7.1%, and it’s the leading cause of cancer death in Canada.

Join us and Asthma Canada on Oct. 2 for a webinar for parents, educators and coaches to learn more about their role in managing childhood asthma. Register today for what's sure to be an informative session: shorturl.at/y1dvB

We’re celebrating our 125th anniversary by putting lung health front and centre! 🫁 Our Manager of Fund Development, Ashley-Ann Maginnis, is kicking off our Breathe and Stride Challenge!

September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Month. 🌬️ The name itself tells the story: Idiopathic – the cause is unknown Pulmonary – it affects the lungs Fibrosis – it causes scarring of lung tissue

Did you know? In 1983, the world’s first successful lung transplant was performed right here in Canada. We’re proud to celebrate Canada’s role in lung health innovation! 🫁

Any time you inhale something other than clean air or prescribed medication, there’s potential for harm. Vaping is no exception. While research is still ongoing to understand the full long-term effects, we already know this: vaping can negatively impact your lung health.

What does healthy breathing mean to you? Pick an option below, or share your own in the comments: A) Feeling energized throughout the day B) Climbing stairs without getting winded C) Keeping up with the kids or grandkids D) Not thinking about my breathing at all

Even in the summer months, we’re thinking about the impact of a holiday tradition that helped shape public health in Canada. 🎁

Warning: These numbers may cause concern (and with good reason). Traffic-related air pollution isn't just an environmental issue. It's a serious health concern, especially for people living with lung disease. Cleaner air means healthier lives. Learn more: www.lung.ca/air-quality/...

Living with chronic lung disease? Regular exercise, self-management education and social support can make a real difference in your quality of life.

Don’t mind us, we’re just wiping away some (happy) tears! 🥹 We recently received the sweetest note from a young supporter, who mentioned their friend benefits from the CLA's offerings. If you’d like to support us too, please consider donating $125 toward the future of lung health in Canada. 🍁

Not sure if you’re using your inhaler correctly? We’re here to help! We’ve got step-by-step guides and videos to walk you through it. Visit our website or head to our YouTube channel for easy-to-follow instructions and tips: www.youtube.com/@CanadianLun...

Breathing is what unites us and inspires us — and what keeps our community so committed. 🫁 From funding life-saving research to fighting for clean air, from educating youth to supporting families facing lung disease, we’re here for it all.

Get ready to roll up your sleeve and show your lungs some love this National Immunization Awareness Month! Getting your recommended vaccines is one of the best ways to protect yourself and the millions of Canadians living with lung disease. 💉

It’s #WorldLungCancerDay! 🫁 About 1 in 4 cancer deaths among Canadians is due to lung cancer, making it the leading cause of cancer death in this country.

You don’t have to smoke to be at risk. Breathing in someone else’s cigarette smoke can be just as harmful as smoking yourself and can even lead to lung cancer.

#Vaping products go by many names but they all work the same way: they’re battery-powered devices that heat a liquid to create an aerosol, often called vapour or a cloud. See what’s really in that liquid. It might surprise you. 🥴

Did you know in 1918, the first cases of “Spanish flu” in Canada were seen? Over the next few years, the Great Influenza pandemic would kill 50,000 Canadians and more than 15 million worldwide.

Today, we’re honouring Pioneers in Tobacco Control like Neil Collishaw, who worked for decades to protect Canadians and the world from the harmful effects of tobacco.

We've had a few name changes over the past 125 years, each marking a new chapter in our mission to protect #LungHealth.

Talking to your child about vaping just got easier. Learning the facts can help you have honest, informed conversations that support your child in making healthy choices.

Ever heard of bronchiectasis?

Measures to reduce traffic0related air pollution aren’t just good for the environment, but for our lungs too. taf.ca/cancelling-e...

We were honoured to be one of a select few national organizations chosen by the Government of Canada to nominate deserving recipients for the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Today, we’re honouring internationally recognized asthma clinicians and researchers like:

It started with a conversation. At the Canadian Medical Association's annual meeting in Ottawa, a group of concerned attendees came together around a shared goal: to stop the spread of tuberculosis across the country.

Happy Canada Day from all of us at the Canadian Lung Association! 🍁

Today is National Cancer Wellness Awareness Day. We’d like to offer a friendly reminder that cancer care is about more than treatment. It’s about supporting the whole person. ❤️ Explore all kinds of lung health resources on our website.

2025 marks our 125th anniversary. It's fitting to reflect on how the tactics of the tobacco industry—a relentless adversary—have evolved over this time. To learn more about our fight for lung health, visit lung.ca. Contribute toward our ongoing efforts at lung.ca/donate ❤️

Deadline is tomorrow!

While summer brings sunshine + fresh air, it can also bring challenges for those living with lung disease. Humid days, air pollution + allergens can all impact your breathing. But with the right strategies, you can still enjoy the season safely.

Want to learn how to become an effective advocate? Watch our webinar where a patient advocate living with COPD and Director of Client and Family Engagement discuss how lived + living experiences can impact the delivery of care. lung.ca/lung-health/living-lung-disease

We’ve been celebrating incredible advocates and leaders who were recently awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal — and the list of honourees keeps growing! Please join us in applauding a few leaders of improving COPD care:

Today, we’re recognizing outstanding patient advocates and change-makers who received the King Charles III Coronation Medal earlier this year:

We’re officially in wildfire season! Smoke doesn’t stop at the fire line. It can travel hundreds of kilometres and impact the air we all breathe. Even healthy lungs can struggle with the increased pollution from wildfire smoke, leading to coughing, wheezing + shortness of breath.

This #CleanAirDay, let’s talk school buses. In Canada, 2.2M kids ride buses daily, and 70% of buses still run on diesel. Diesel exhaust is toxic & linked to asthma & cancer. Electric buses are a healthier choice. Learn more from the @canadianlung.bsky.social‬ buff.ly/uK1JJvo

We were honoured to be one of a select few national organizations chosen by the Government of Canada to nominate deserving recipients for the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Today, we’re recognizing champions of pulmonary rehab:

Today is Clean Air Day, and with World Environment Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to talk about something we all share: the air we breathe. 😮‍💨

Tomorrow is World No Tobacco Day: a reminder of the impact tobacco has on our lungs, our health and our communities. 🚭 Tobacco use is a leading cause of lung disease. But quitting is possible, and support is available! Every breath smoke-free is a step toward a healthier future!

Today, we’re recognizing outstanding GTA clinicians and researchers who received the King Charles III Coronation Medal:

Radon is a colourless, odourless gas—and it could be in your home. The only way to know for sure? By testing for it! Protect your lungs + your loved ones. Purchase a radon test kit or monitor through us or another reputable source. Get yours today and breathe easier: lung.ca/radon