Silas: We know that if nurses are respected, protected and engaged professionally and personally, they will stay. August 26, 2025 (Ottawa, ON) – A new report from the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) outlines the importance of protecting, engaging and respecting the current and future nursing workforce to improve retention and make nursing in […]
Read MoreAugust 15, 2025 Dear nurses, midwives and HCAs at NZNO, The global community of nursing unions is watching your efforts with pride and admiration. On behalf of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU), representing 250,000 unionized nurses and nursing students, I extend a message of solidarity. Your fight is our fight. Across the […]
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 MoreJune 13, 2025 The Right Honourable Mark Carney Prime Minister of Canada Office of the Prime Minister The Honourable Anita Anand, P.C., M.P. Minister of Foreign Affairs Subject: Ongoing Crisis in Gaza Dear Prime Minister Carney and Minister Anand, On behalf of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU), I would like to express that […]
Read MoreA pledge to reconciliation in health care Nurses from across Canada took a historic step forward in our shared journey toward reconciliation. With solemn reflection and renewed purpose, delegates unanimously adopted a resolution acknowledging our profession’s responsibility for truth, reconciliation, and dismantling racism against Indigenous Peoples in health care. More than a statement, it is […]
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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