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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.

The Harsh Reality of a Reduced CHT Growth Rate

White paper: The Harsh Reality of a Reduced CHT Growth Rate This white paper details how looming changes to the Canada Health Transfer (CHT) will result in significantly less health care funding for provinces and territories. The paper provides a historic perspective of the CHT escalator, outlines the changes to come in 2027-2028, and analyses […]

The Economic Benefits of Canada’s Public Health Care System

The Economic Benefits of Canada’s Public Health Care System The Economic Benefits of Canada’s Public Health Care System explores and documents the multi-faceted contributions that public health care makes to Canada’s economy, including growth, jobs, investment, innovation and equality. Authored by Jim Stanford, economist and director of the Centre for Future Work, this report outlines […]

The economic impact of increased public sector health spending in Canada

The economic impact of increased public sector health spending in Canada The Economic Impact of Increased Public Sector Health Spending in Canada quantifies and outlines the benefits of an increase in federal health expenditures, with calculations for both a deficit-financed and tax-financed scenario. The report draws on economic modelling conducted by Quantitative Economic Decisions, Inc., and was authored by economist and […]

July 3, 2015
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The Canada Health Transfer Disconnect: An Aging Population, Rising Health Care Costs and a Shrinking Federal Role in Funding

In poll after poll, Canadians demonstrate that public health care is Canada’s number one priority. It is part of our identity as Canadians. But we risk losing this important element of our identity if we do not act now to address the erosion of federal funding. CFNU’s expert paper, The Canada Health Transfer Disconnect: An […]

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