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

Jessica Abdilla
Communications Specialist
437-266-8972
[email protected]

Our latest media releases

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The Canadian Cancer Society welcomes increase in specific tax on tobacco products
February 8, 2023
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Quebec elections: the Canadian Cancer Society sets three health priorities
August 24, 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 6, 2022
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Canadian Cancer Society commends world-first requirement for health warnings on every cigarette
June 10, 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 22, 2021
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September 14, 2021
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CCS reacts to NDP platform for 2021 federal election
September 13, 2021
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CCS reacts to Conservative Party platform for 2021 federal election
September 8, 2021
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CCS reacts to Liberal Party platform for 2021 federal election
September 1, 2021
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Newfoundland and Labrador budget includes significant gains for cancer community
June 1, 2021
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Federal budget delivers much needed extension to EI; makes major gains in tobacco control
April 19, 2021
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Canadian Cancer Society commends Halton motion to reduce youth vaping
May 20, 2020
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CCS welcomes Conservative Party commitment to implement annual cost recovery fee on tobacco industry
October 15, 2019
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Plain packaging regulations
May 1, 2019
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Saskatchewan teens smoking at nearly 3 times rate of Canadian youth
October 31, 2018
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Tobacco plain packaging support growing worldwide with 25 countries and territories moving forward with regulations
October 1, 2018
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Canadian Cancer Society report shows 65 university and college campuses in Canada are 100% smoke-free
September 13, 2018