About Us
Who We Are
The Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS) is Canada’s national inter-professional specialty society for respirology bringing together over 900 members representing specialists, physicians, researchers and healthcare professionals from a variety of disciplines working in respiratory health.
The Canadian Thoracic Society was first formed in 1958 when the Canadian Tuberculosis Association, now The Lung Association, recognized the need to establish a medical association to address the problems of medical education and research in the field of tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases. Up until its incorporation as a distinct legal entity in 2015, the CTS served as the medical section of The Lung Association and remains a strong collaborating partner today.
Mission Statement
The Canadian Thoracic Society promotes respiratory health by enhancing the ability of healthcare professionals through best practice guidance, leadership, collaboration, research, education, and advocacy.
CTS Values
- Collegiality: We build supportive environments for learning, research, networking and ongoing collaboration.
- Integrity: We strive to be a trustworthy organization by ensuring our actions are honest, respectful, transparent, and fair.
- Inclusion: We value the diverse perspectives of our members while working collectively for positive impact.
- Leadership: We strive to guide and inspire our members in providing the highest quality of respiratory care to our patients.
- Quality: We are committed to excellence in developing and promoting evidence-based clinical practice resources and tools that lead to optimal respiratory healthcare for Canadians.
2024-2027 Strategic Plan
