Silas: I am proud to welcome Northern nurses into the largest movement of unionized nurses across North America The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) is proud to welcome nurses in Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut into its ranks, uniting nurses from coast to coast to coast. “Nursing is a team sport where we are […]
Read MoreSilas: A reduction in federal funding will hurt access to care for everyone in Canada. July 23, 2026 (Charlottetown, PEI) – Looming changes to the Canada Health Transfer will result in billions of dollars less in health care funding for provinces and territories, as reported in a new white paper published by the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU). The Harsh […]
Read MoreSilas: Message from nurses to premiers today was clear: health care must remain a national priority July 22, 2026 (Charlottetown, PEI) – “Nurses’ unions were clear when we met with premiers today: Public health care is too important to Canada’s well-being and economy to fall off their priority list. It is encouraging to hear premiers […]
Read MoreSilas: It’s time to assess progress of bilateral agreements and negotiate a new framework that reflects the current health system pressures May 5, 2026 (Ottawa, ON) – Canada’s nurses unions are urging the federal government to ensure federal funding for health care remains stable in the government’s upcoming budget. The Canadian Federation of Nurses Union’s […]
Read MoreSilas: The evidence is clear – Canada needs safe nurse-patient ratios February 12, 2026 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) is hosting the first meeting of the National Council for Nurse-Patient Ratios Implementation, bringing together health employers, government representatives, academics and nurses’ unions. The Council’s mission is to coordinate knowledge, resources, and advocacy efforts across Canada to implement a framework […]
Read MoreSilas: The health care crisis is not a local issue – it’s a national crisis, and it demands bold leadership from the federal government February 4, 2026 (Ottawa, ON) – Nurse union leaders from across the country descended on Parliament Hill for the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions’ (CFNU) Lobby Day about the key challenges facing […]
Read MoreNovember 28, 2025 (Ottawa, ON) – Following the release of the final report of the National Pharmacare Committee of Experts, the committee is calling on the federal government to fully fund essential medicines for everyone living in Canada, going beyond bilateral agreements with provinces and territories. “As a family doctor in Toronto, I provide care […]
Read MoreSilas: Health care is more than buildings and beds – it’s heath care workers. November 4, 2025 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) is encouraged by capital funding for health infrastructure and supports for internationally educated nurses promised in Budget 2025. While Canada’s nurses support these efforts, the budget ignored the […]
Read MoreSilas: Implementing mandatory nurse-patient ratios is the key to patient safety and nurse retention. October 23, 2025 (Ottawa, ON) – Amidst an ongoing crisis in health care and widespread staffing shortages, the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) is leading the creation of a national council to implement nurse-patient ratios – a vital tool for […]
Read MoreSilas: Together, we can prevent violence against health care workers October 17, 2025 (Calgary, AB) – Putting an end to violence against health care workers was the focus of discussions between Canada’s health ministers and nurse union leaders at today’s policy breakfast meeting hosted by the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU). “Preventing violence in […]
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