The Canadian Cancer Society is commending the federal government for new measures announced today to restrict the sale of nicotine pouches. The measures include requiring nicotine pouches to be sold in pharmacies only from behind the counter, an approach already in place in British Columbia and Quebec. The measures also include restrictions on advertising, flavours, … Read more
The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) strongly supports a federal regulatory proposal announced today to implement a cost recovery fee on tobacco companies, a measure that will require the tobacco industry to provide reimbursement towards the annual cost of the government’s tobacco control strategy. CCS Senior Policy Analyst Rob Cunningham commented, “The tobacco industry caused the tobacco epidemic and … Read more
The Canadian Cancer Society commends the increases in taxes on tobacco and e-cigarettes in the federal budget. The budget increases tobacco taxes by $4.00 per carton of 200 cigarettes effective at midnight, and increases e-cigarette taxes by 12 per cent effective July 1, 2024. “Increasing tobacco taxes is the most effective strategy to reduce smoking, especially … Read more
The Canadian Cancer Society applauds Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) for announcing the federal government’s plans for new measures regarding nicotine pouches, including restricting advertising, flavours and place of sale. Holland stated that he wants nicotine pouch products to be sold only in pharmacies from behind the counter. At present, in most provinces, nicotine pouches can … Read more
The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) expressed support for an annual cost recovery fee on tobacco companies included as a legislative commitment in the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement. “The tobacco industry has caused the tobacco epidemic and should reimburse the federal government’s cost of responding to it,” says Rob Cunningham, CCS senior policy analyst. “A fee is … Read more
A report released on Nov. 8 by the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) shows significant progress is being made to prevent lung cancer, advance early detection and improve treatments for people living with the disease. The annual report, Canadian Cancer Statistics 2023, was developed by the Canadian Cancer Statistics Advisory Committee in collaboration with CCS, Statistics Canada and the … Read more
A new report by the Canadian Cancer Society, Analyzing Hospice Palliative Care Across Canada: A report on federal, provincial, territorial and community actions, found that governments across Canada are falling short of delivering quality palliative care for people with progressive illnesses like cancer. According to the report, Canada only has 3.97 hospice beds per 100,000 people as of … Read more
The Canadian Cancer Society applauds the creation of the first federal all-party cancer caucus, announced by Conservative Dan Albas (Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola, B.C.) and Liberal MP Peter Schiefke (Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Que.). “The creation of the cancer caucus comes at a crucial time as we know that the status quo is not working for our healthcare system for … Read more
The Canadian Cancer Society commended new national tobacco regulations to require a health warning directly on every cigarette sold in Canada, a world first. The regulations will also enhance the health messages required on the outside and inside of packages. “A health warning on every individual cigarette is innovative and unprecedented,” said Rob Cunningham, senior policy analyst, … Read more
The Canadian Cancer Society commended new national tobacco regulations to require a health warning directly on every cigarette sold in Canada, a world first. “A health warning on every individual cigarette is innovative and unprecedented,” said Rob Cunningham, senior policy analyst, Canadian Cancer Society. “This measure will reduce smoking and the appeal of cigarettes, thus preventing cancer … Read more
