The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN) held its third Saskatchewan All-party Cancer Caucus (APCC) at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building and Grounds in Regina, Saskatchewan on April 14, 2025. This was CCSN’s second
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Statement on Ontario’s Promise to Strengthen Protections for Firefighters
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,
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
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
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
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