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June 19, 2025
Media Release

The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions salutes Dr. Theresa Tam as she concludes her tenure as Chief Public Health Officer of Canada

Silas: 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 […]

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June 17, 2025
Media Release

Hundreds of experts issue Open Letter on the economic benefits of public health care

Public 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 […]

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June 6, 2025
2025 Convention Media Release

Linda Silas acclaimed to 12th term as president of Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions

Silas: 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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June 6, 2025
2025 Convention Media Release

CFNU members commit to reconciliation efforts on final day of national convention

Silas: Anti-Indigenous racism is an urgent patient safety issue that we must stop now. June 6, 2025 (Niagara Falls, ON) – Members of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) have resolved to immediately start work to meaningfully contribute to reconciliation, while being accountable to Indigenous Peoples and to members. Close to 1,200 union members […]

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June 6, 2025
2025 Convention Media Release

Canada’s nurses stage anti-privatization demonstration in Niagara Falls

Silas: Elbows up for public health care! June 6, 2025 (Niagara Falls, ON) – Close to 1,200 union nurses from across Canada are staging a public demonstration in Niagara Falls to bring attention to the urgent need to fight creeping privatization in our health care systems. “Canada’s public health care system was built on the […]

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June 3, 2025
2025 Convention Media Release

The CFNU issues national apology to Indigenous Peoples for harm in health care

Silas: We commit to use our voices and power to stand up for Indigenous Peoples’ safety and inclusion. June 3, 2025 (Niagara Falls, ON) – Today, the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) apologised to First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for the harms Indigenous Peoples have faced historically and currently face in health care. […]

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June 2, 2025
2025 Convention Media Release

Largest gathering of nurses since federal election begins in Niagara Falls today

Silas: Now is the time to bolster and enhance our health care system with the concrete solutions that nurses know will work. June 2, 2025 (Niagara Falls, ON) – Close to 1,200 union nurses from across Canada have gathered in Niagara Falls today for a week of business, advocacy and solidarity at the 22nd biennial […]

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May 29, 2025
2025 Convention Media Release

1,200 union nurses from across Canada gather in Niagara Falls for week-long convention

Silas: Nurses are all in – for safe staffing, public health care and access for all. May 29, 2025 (Ottawa, ON) – Close to 1,200 union nurses working in our health care systems across Canada are gathering in Niagara Falls June 2-6 for the biennial convention of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU). Hosted […]

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May 12, 2025
Media Release

CFNU President Linda Silas appointed Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing

Silas: When nurses unite across borders, there is no end to what we can achieve. May 12, 2025 (Ottawa, ON) – Linda Silas, president of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU), has been appointed an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing in the United Kingdom. Silas is being honoured in recognition of […]

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April 23, 2025
2025 Election Media Release

CFNU rates federal parties’ commitments to health care

Silas: The federal government has a critical role in health care that cannot be overlooked April 23, 2025 (Ottawa, ON) – As election day draws closer, the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) is releasing analysis on the major federal parties’ platforms on public health care. To better understand the parties’ positions on key health […]

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