The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN) commends the Government of Ontario for committing to introduce legislation that, if passed, will ensure wildland firefighters have the same presumptive WSIB coverage for cancers, heart injuries, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that other firefighters do. The proposed legislation also includes positive steps for early cancer detection. Firefighters will only need to meet a ten-year service requirement to be eligible
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Ontario to Expand Cancer Coverage to Wildland Firefighters
The following release is from the Government of Ontario. To read more about CCSN’s work on this critical topic, visit our Firefighting and Cancer page. NEWS RELEASE Ontario Strengthening Protections for Firefighters Province expanding coverage for occupational cancer, heart injuries, and PTSD to help safeguard the health and safety of frontline heroes April 29, 2024 Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development BRANTFORD –
Recommendations Regarding the Development of a New World Health Organization Pandemic Agreement
April 26, 2024 – The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network commends the efforts of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) in developing this important instrument for global health security. CCSN has established a set of recommendations for the Canadian representative on the INB regarding the development of a new WHO Pandemic Agreement. While the draft Agreement outlines robust measures for pandemic preparedness and response, CCSN identifies a
Statement on National Pharmacare (Bill C-64)
March 19, 2024 – The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network welcomes the tabling of Bill C-64, An Act respecting pharmacare. This legislation represents a significant step forward towards achieving universal, first dollar coverage pharmacare in Canada, which is a critical goal for CCSN and for cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors across the country. We applaud the following key aspects of Bill C-64: Commitment to improved accessibility
Nova Scotia Becomes the Latest Province to Create a Lung Cancer Screening Program
The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network congratulates Nova Scotia Health for creating a Lung Cancer Screening Program, announced in January 2024. Screening will be open to the province’s Central Zone Community, including Halifax and the surrounding area, Eastern Shore, and West Hants. The province plans to eventually offer screening throughout the province. Nova Scotia joins Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta in taking steps to implement a
CCSN Holds First All-party Cancer Caucus in British Columbia
Health Minister Dix Invites CCSN back in 2024 The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN) held its first All-party Cancer Caucus on November 29, 2023, at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Victoria, British Columbia. Lindsay Timm, CCSN’s Community Engagement Coordinator, and Trevor Smith-Millar, CCSN’s Communications Manager, were joined by two of CCSN’s partners: Dense Breasts Canada and the Colorectal Cancer Resource and Action Network (CCRAN). Michelle