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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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November 9, 2023
Statement

Canada’s nurses echo MSF’s call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza so health care relief can be provided

The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) supports Doctors without Borders/ Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) call for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. As the level of violence and bombing continues to escalate, critically needed humanitarian supplies and staff must be allowed in and able to work safely. Hospitals in Gaza are overwhelmed, and […]

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November 8, 2023
Statement

Nursing unions in solidarity with the Fédération interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec – FIQ

The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) stands in solidarity with the Fédération interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec (FIQ) as they begin striking November 8 and 9. With 80,000 nurses, licensed practical nurses, respiratory therapists and clinical perfusionists willing to take strike action, this will send a strong message to the Quebec government that […]

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October 17, 2023
Statement

Canadian nurses’ unions call to protect access to health care in Israel and Palestine conflict

The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions is echoing the call of the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) for all parties in the face of extreme and escalating violence in Palestine and Israel to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect and allow for full access to health care. The safety of civilians and […]

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April 28, 2023
Statement

Canada’s nurses mark National Day of Mourning

Silas says honouring workers means giving them the support they need Each year, on April 28, the National Day of Mourning, Canada’s nurses join countless workers and their families to honour workers lost to workplace illness and injury. Linda Silas, president of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU), said the strain of the health […]

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April 18, 2023
Statement

Statement: Solidarity with the Public Service Alliance of Canada

Canada’s nurses stand in solidarity with federal public service workers in their fight for a fair collective agreement. “What federal public sector workers are asking for isn’t unreasonable: fair wages that keep pace with inflation and training to build a more inclusive public service,” said Linda Silas, President of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions […]

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November 4, 2022
Health Human Resources Statement

Silas: Fiscal update – a missed opportunity to address health worker crisis

November 4, 2022 (Ottawa) – Canada’s nurses were disappointed not to see any new measures from the federal government to address critical shortages of nurses and other health workers, as Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced the Government of Canada’s priorities in the 2022 Fall Economic Statement. “Nurses need to know that the federal government […]

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September 8, 2022
Canadian Blood Services Statement

Canada’s nurses denounce privatization of Canada’s public blood supply system

Blood is a critical public medical necessity, not a commodity. Canada’s nurses condemn Canadian Blood Services’ (CBS) decision to introduce payment for plasma donations through their new deal with Grifols, an international pharmaceutical company. CBS has been signaling for weeks that it may, for the first time in its history, begin working with private companies […]

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August 22, 2022
Health Human Resources Statement

Canada’s nurses demand transparency and collaboration from premiers

It’s time to work together to save public health care, without secret meetings or agendas As provinces publicly discuss privatizing health care, Canada’s nurses are discouraged that some premiers are gathering for a summit on the dire state of the health care system, without including the workers who hold it together. The meeting of premiers […]

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