Canada deserves pharmacare now
It was terrifying having to wait for my medication.
Heather Evans
Heart disease survivor
Advocate
Why marketing to kids must stop
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Create a healthier future for all Canadians
Heart & Stroke advocates for the conditions necessary for all Canadians to live healthy lives free of heart disease and stroke. We are leading the push for changes that will protect you and the people you love.
Our voices save lives
With the passionate support of donors, volunteers and Canadians across the country, we’ve made great strides in the fight against heart disease and stroke.
That’s the power of advocacy — which drives our campaigns for a healthier Canada.
Position statements
Heart & Stroke positions on key health policy issues.
E-cigarettes in Canada: Protecting youth
Canada is facing a youth vaping crisis. Learn what’s needed to protect kids’ health
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Protecting our children: Restricting food and beverage marketing to kids
Food marketing and consumption of foods high in salt, sugars and saturated fat is harming our health. Learn what can be done.
Get the statement (PDF)
Attaining universal access to necessary prescription medications in Canada
Reliable access to prescribed medication is life-saving. See our recommendations for helping Canadians access cost-effective medicines.
Get the statement (PDF)
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More ways to get involved
Our advocacy is focused on creating the conditions necessary for all Canadians to live healthy lives free of heart disease and stroke
Raising stroke awareness
We’re helping Canadians recognize the signs of stroke so they can act FAST and boost the chances of survival and recovery.
Share the signs
Curbing tobacco use
We’re calling for plain and standardized tobacco packaging and regulations on e-cigarettes.
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Creating active communities
We’re working to change community design to make it easier for Canadians to include physical activity in their daily routines.
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Success stories
Here are a few of the advances we’ve achieved together by influencing public policy through advocacy.
- 13%
- relative decline in smoking rates 2010-14
- 60%
- reduction in trans fats in foods since mid-90s
- 9%
- relative rise in people who know stroke signs
Advocating through research
Heart & Stroke Position Statements capture the latest scientific evidence relating to heart disease, stroke and healthy living. They are a key advocacy tool. See position statements.