“Public health care is too important to Canada’s well-being and economy to fall off their priority list. It is encouraging to hear premiers prioritize health care and the need for a national approach,” said Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) President Linda Silas. The CFNU urged Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) to convene a … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) published an open letter, signed by more than 60 organizations, urging Health Minister Marjorie Michel to commit to permanent national pharmacare and continue expanding the program across Canada. The letter calls on the federal government to: • Resume bilateral negotiations with jurisdictions that do not yet have pharmacare … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) released its pre-budget submission, urging the federal government to convene a First Ministers’ Meeting and maintain stable health care funding, including keeping the Canada Health Transfer escalator at a minimum of 5 per cent annually. The submission outlines recommendations such as renewing bilateral agreements, investing in Indigenous nursing workforce … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) released a report, The economic impact of increased public sector health spending in Canada, which found that a one per cent increase in public health spending would boost real GDP by billions in the first year. The report, authored by economist Robin Somerville, estimates that every dollar spent … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) says a new study finds increased public health care spending could significantly boost Canada’s economy, with a one per cent rise in spending expected to increase real GDP by billions in the first year. The analysis, based on modelling by Quantitative Economic Decisions, Inc., highlights health care as … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) released a new report, Pressure Points: Strengthening and Retaining Canada’s Nurse Practitioner Workforce, which found growing retention challenges despite the workforce doubling over the past decade. The report shows that 37 per cent of nurse practitioners are considering leaving their roles, with inadequate compensation cited as the leading factor. … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) released a national survey which found that 95 per cent of nurses experienced workplace violence or harassment in the past year. The survey of 4,703 nurses also found gaps in training and reporting, with many nurses lacking support and fearing repercussions for reporting incidents. “Nurses face the threat … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) issued a statement welcoming the Canada Health Act Services Policy, which comes into effect today and ensures medically necessary services are covered under provincial and territorial health insurance plans, whether they are provided by a physician or another regulated health professional such as a nurse practitioner. “Nurse practitioners … Read more
In the face of worsening trade and economic threats from the United States, the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) released a new report, The Economic Benefits of Canada’s Public Health Care System, highlighting the sector’s role in driving economic growth, jobs and stability. “Health care is one of the largest and fastest-growing sectors in the … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) says the federal government must take urgent, national action to address Canada’s health-care crisis following its Lobby Day on Parliament Hill, where nurse leaders met with more than 25 MPs and senators to press for solutions on violence against nurses, staffing shortages, privatization and Indigenous health equity. “The … Read more
