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July 16, 2024
Statement

Nurses unions stand up for public health care at Halifax rally

Silas: Together, we will protect public health care. Together, we got this. “Public health care is not for sale,” declared Linda Silas, president of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU), at an anti-privatization and pro-public health care rally in Halifax today. Nurse union leaders from across the country joined Silas as a part of […]

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June 6, 2024
Statement

Statement on New Brunswick Auditor General findings on for-profit agencies

The New Brunswick Auditor-General’s report findings on the use of for-profit agencies reveal a critical lack of oversight in the province’s health care spending, underscoring the need for thorough investigations in every province and territory. “We cannot accept over $173 million of taxpayers’ money in New Brunswick being funneled into for-profit corporations with no oversight. […]

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May 29, 2024
Statement

Canada’s nurses reaffirm support for health care workers in Gaza

As nurses and health care professionals, members of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) continue to be alarmed by the situation in Gaza. Like many labour and humanitarian groups in Canada, we are deeply concerned about the dire situation in Gaza. The loss of life is estimated by local authorities to be at 35,000 […]

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March 22, 2024
Long-term care Safe Staffing Statement

Statement on new provincial continuing care regulations in Alberta

Silas: Standards of care are needed to protect patients and residents. Canada’s nurses echo the concerns raised by the United Nurses of Alberta on new provincial continuing care regulations. “As many jurisdictions are moving towards models of nurse-patient ratios aimed at improving patient care and retaining nurses, what we seem to be seeing in Alberta […]

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February 28, 2024
Pharmacare Statement

‘Finally, our government is getting the prescription right’ – CFNU President Linda Silas

Statement on upcoming pharmacare legislation Together, we’re making history. The Liberals and NDP are set to introduce legislation that lays the foundation for a national pharmacare program. This is our win. For nurses, patients and everyone in Canada. After nearly 40 years of nurses’ and health care workers’ tireless advocacy, our governments are finally getting […]

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January 11, 2024
Statement

Statement on the passing of Ed Broadbent

It is with great sorrow that the members of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions mark the passing of Ed Broadbent. Ed was a giant to us all. He was a tireless fighter for a better and more compassionate Canada. As a politician and party leader, he advocated for universal health care, trade union rights, […]

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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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