Silas: 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 […]
Read MoreSilas: We cannot allow violence against health care workers to remain a norm October 15, 2025 (OTTAWA, ON) – Canada’s health ministers are joining nurse union leaders from across the country for a policy meeting focused on tackling growing violence against health care workers. “Violence has become a constant threat for nurses and health care […]
Read MoreSilas: Our economy needs the backing of a strong public health care system August 1, 2025 (Ottawa, ON) – Canada’s nurses unions are urging the federal government to enhance funding for public health care in the government’s 2025 fall budget. The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions’ (CFNU) pre-budget submission focuses on funding asks that would […]
Read MoreSilas: Nurse staffing decisions must be based on patient safety, not bottom lines July 22, 2025 (Huntsville, ON) – Patient safety was at the heart of discussions between Canada’s nurse union leaders and premiers at today’s policy breakfast meeting hosted by the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU). “Safe patient care relies on a strong […]
Read MoreSilas: Nurse staffing decisions need to be based on safety July 15, 2025 (Ottawa, ON) – Canada’s nurses union leaders will be meeting with premiers to discuss nursing as a safety-critical workforce at the upcoming Council of the Federation meetings next week. “Nursing is the largest safety-critical workforce in Canada, yet nurses are not being […]
Read MoreSilas: Thank you, Dr. Tam, for your leadership June 19, 2025 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) extends its heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Theresa Tam on the conclusion of her tenure as Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO). Dr. Tam guided the country through multiple public health crises and unprecedented challenges […]
Read MorePublic health care is more than a cost; it’s a pillar of strong economies June 17, 2025 (Ottawa, ON) – As G7 leaders meet in Alberta to consider the uncertain global economic outlook, hundreds of Canadian economists and health policy experts have issued an open letter to government urging them to put stronger public health […]
Read MoreSilas: It is a great honour to continue to be entrusted to advocate for working nurses June 6, 2025 (Niagara Falls, ON) – Linda Silas, president of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) for the past 22 years, has been acclaimed to her 12th two-year term at the national organization’s biennial convention in Niagara […]
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