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Research

Relying on the experience of frontline nurses, the CFNU works with experts, academics and other health care stakeholders to produce evidence-based research and resources on current health care issues. CFNU’s research has focused on the need for a national pharmacare plan, the importance of safe staffing, health care financing, safe seniors’ care, intergenerational issues in the workplace and occupational health and safety issues.

The CFNU transforms research into policy and practice by advocating for evidence-based changes at the federal level and provincial level at the Council of the Federation.

CFNU’s research products include groundbreaking research reports, backgrounders, fact sheets and position statements.

Taking Action to Address Indigenous-Specific Racism in Nursing

Beyond Equity: Taking Action to Address Indigenous-Specific Racism in Nursing Beyond Equity: Taking Action to Address Indigenous-Specific Racism in Nursing is an educational resource to help advance the long overdue work on truth and reconciliation within the nursing and broader health care community in Canada. This discussion paper was authored by Dr. Liquaa Wazni and […]

Nurse-Patient Ratios

Nurse-Patient Ratios Nurse staffing has been a focal point of health care research and policy development for decades, recognized widely for its critical role in the quality and sustainability of health care systems. Despite repeated calls for change, inadequate staffing levels that are not based in evidence persist. Robust staffing models such as nurse-patient ratios […]

Today's Nurse

Today’s Nurse: What contemporary Canadian nurses need to stay in the workforce for the longevity of their career outlines the importance of protecting, engaging and respecting the current and future nursing workforce to improve retention and make nursing in Canada sustainable for the future. The report was authored by Dr. Kim McMillan, RN, PhD, CHPCN(C), […]

May 2, 2025
Equity

Taking Action to Address Indigenous-Specific Racism in Nursing

Beyond Equity: Taking Action to Address Indigenous-Specific Racism in Nursing Beyond Equity: Taking Action to Address Indigenous-Specific Racism in Nursing is an educational resource to help advance the long overdue work on truth and reconciliation within the nursing and broader health care community in Canada. This discussion paper was authored by Dr. Liquaa Wazni and […]

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June 9, 2021
covid-19 Equity

Canada Beyond COVID Magazine

In Canada Beyond COVID, the CFNU looks at the Canadians who fell through the cracks during the pandemic: seniors, nurses, migrant workers, Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, the working poor, the trans community, and others. As we look to rebuild our economy – as we look towards a post-COVID Canada – we must ensure that no […]

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