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March 14, 2024
Media Release

Crushing overcapacity pressures threaten to worsen nursing shortage and patient safety

Silas: Safe nurse-patient ratios critically needed to bring down the pressure and protect patient care March 14, 2024 (Ottawa, ON) – Persistent staffing shortages have left nurses bearing the crushing weight of overcapacity health care systems across the country. Nurses are chronically working without sufficient resources, with seven in 10 nurses reporting workplaces that are […]

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March 13, 2024
Media Release

The CFNU joins FIQ at March 16 rally “It has to move!”

Silas: Together, we’ll make it clear, “L’union fait la force!” March 13, 2024 (Ottawa, ON) – “Nurses and health care workers across the world are working under dire conditions that compromise their own health and jeopardize patient safety. Quebec is no exception,” explained Linda Silas, President of the 250,000-member-strong Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU). […]

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February 29, 2024
Media Release Pharmacare

Canada’s nurses unions celebrate introduction of national pharmacare program

Silas: If implemented correctly, the foundation laid today will save countless lives. February 29, 2024 (Ottawa, ON) – “Nurses and health care workers have long called for a national pharmacare program to ensure everyone in Canada has access to the medication they need. Today we celebrate a victory that has been years in the making,” […]

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February 28, 2024
Pharmacare Statement

‘Finally, our government is getting the prescription right’ – CFNU President Linda Silas

Statement on upcoming pharmacare legislation Together, we’re making history. The Liberals and NDP are set to introduce legislation that lays the foundation for a national pharmacare program. This is our win. For nurses, patients and everyone in Canada. After nearly 40 years of nurses’ and health care workers’ tireless advocacy, our governments are finally getting […]

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January 11, 2024
Statement

Statement on the passing of Ed Broadbent

It is with great sorrow that the members of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions mark the passing of Ed Broadbent. Ed was a giant to us all. He was a tireless fighter for a better and more compassionate Canada. As a politician and party leader, he advocated for universal health care, trade union rights, […]

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January 11, 2024
Media Release Occupational Health & Safety

Heart disease, drowsy driving and patient safety: new study reveals grim impact of nurse fatigue

Silas: With nurses working longer hours than ever before, we must proactively address nurse fatigue. January 11, 2024 (Ottawa, ON) – A new report from the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) sheds light on the dire impact excessively long working hours have on nurses and their patients. Released today, Safe Hours Save Lives reveals […]

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December 24, 2023

A holiday message from Linda Silas

As the holiday season approaches, I want to express my gratitude to every single nurse across Canada. This year has been exceptionally challenging for all health care workers, especially nurses. Yet again, our leaders have relied on your dedication and resilience to hold up our cherished public health care system. I want you to know […]

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December 20, 2023

Canada’s nursing shortage top of mind for Canadians, according to a new national public opinion poll

Silas: Based on their own experiences, Canadians know addressing the nursing shortage is key to restoring health care. December 19, 2023 (OTTAWA, ON) – Canadians believe there’s a direct connection between the nursing shortage and the deterioration of health care in our country, according to a new poll from the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions. […]

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December 5, 2023
Statement

CFNU President Linda Silas appointed to federal Union-Led Advisory Table

“As the largest part of the health care workforce, nurses’ voices are an important part of discussions on how to help workers in the face of a changing labour market,” said Linda Silas, President of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU). “I am honoured to have been appointed to the Union-Led Advisory Table and […]

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November 21, 2023
Statement

Without action to fix the health care crisis, fiscal update misses the mark

Silas: Federal government needs to stay focused on health care – we are still in a crisis! November 21, 2023 (Ottawa, ON) – “Housing and affordability are critically important issues, but our leaders cannot lose sight of our overburdened nurses and the crisis facing our health care systems,” said Linda Silas, president of the Canadian […]

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