Jessica Buckley

Advocating that tobacco/nicotine taxation policies and tobacco settlement money in reinvested into respiratory health including lung cancer screening, chronic lung disease screening and treatment, mental health and addiction, tobacco/nicotine prevention and cessation support, including flavour bans for vaping and nicotine products. Impact of the mail stoppage to Canadian charities, during our most important quarter for fundraising to support programs and services and request to work to return mail delivery to Canadians so that they have the programs and resources they need. Seeking support from the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility regarding grants aligned to support youth improving their lung health through supporting healthy habits, including quitting smoking and vaping; and supporting seniors living with chronic lung conditions to become engaged in their communities and access/promote resources and programs to improve their lung health. Seeking recognition that vaping and nicotine use are key points of initiation for youth (not harm reduction) and the commitment to review the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act, specifically to include the integration of nicotine reduction targets (such as the federal 5% by 2035 goal) into all relevant national policies and mandates. Seeking the commission of a comprehensive report to define the scale and understand the impact of respiratory health issues using reliable data to identify urgent gaps, set clear national targets, and lay the foundation for tracking measurable progress towards improving respiratory health. Advocating for continued and expanded funding for radon advocacy and awareness program. Advocating for funding for air quality public awareness work among the respiratory care community. Seeking support for a Healthy Homes Tax Credit that includes providing a tax credit for Radon Mitigation and Residential Air Filtration Units. Seeking funding from Health Canada regarding vaping public education and cessation support. Requesting stakeholder consultations for development of a Respiratory Health Bilateral Funding Agreement with the provinces that would support provincial investments in COPD, Lung Cancer, Asthma, Immunization strategies and other respiratory health concerns. Implement a smoke free generation by limiting legal access to smoke and vape products for youth born after a cut off date. Request for public consultations on policies to limit access to nicotine products.