The Ontario Lung Association
Registration:
3
of
13
(2021-02-26
to
2021-06-15)
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Seeking funding from Health Canada regarding vaping public education & extension of cannabis public education campaign
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- the Cannabis Act and barriers to access to medical cannabis for lung disease patients
Policies or Program
- Developing a Lung Health Agenda covering areas such as: health promotion and awareness, research and surveillance, and disease detection and management.
- Development of a national biomarker testing framework to improve access to innovative treatment options for lung cancer patients.
- Increased patient engagement in national pharmacare
- Research and innovation in influenza vaccines, funding for provinces to implement comprehensive immunization programs, the development of a national vaccine registry.
Regulation
- Patented Medicines Regulations and guidelines respecting lung disease patient access to medications, innovative treatment options, and clinical trials