Canadian cancer statistics for 2025 show that while cancer deaths are declining overall, the rate of new cases continues to rise, and that Quebec has the highest cancer incidence rate in the country.  

McGill University experts are available to comment on what the findings suggest about where more attention is needed for prevention and early detection. 

Cervical cancer 

Key finding: Cervical cancer rates are no longer declining as expected, raising concerns about stalled progress in HPV vaccination and screening uptake. 

Lucy Gilbert, Professor, Department of Oncology, and Director of Gynecologic Oncology, McGill University and McGill University Health Centre (MUHC).  

lucy.gilbert [at] mcgill.ca  (English) 

Samara Perez,Professor, Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology, Clinical Psychologist, MUHC and Scientist at the Research Institute of the MUHC. 

samara.perez [at] mcgill.ca (English, French) 

Lung cancer 

Key finding: Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in Canada, with cases expected to be highest in Quebec and Atlantic provinces. 

Nicole Ezer, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, respirologist, MUHC and Director, McGill Lung Cancer Screening Program.   

nicole.ezer [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)  

Jonathan Spicer, Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery and thoracic surgeon, MUHC. 

jonathan.spicer [at] mcgill.ca (English)