Frontline nurses expressed frustration that the March 28 federal budget failed to invest in new measures to support nurses. “Increasing health transfers and new bilateral agreements were positive moves, and nurses across the country were actively supportive of those negotiations; but without new pan-Canadian initiatives to support nurses, our cherished public health care system remains at risk,” said CFNU President … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions released a poll showing that four in 10 nurses are either intending to retire, leave their jobs, or leave the nursing profession entirely. “Next week’s budget is an opportunity for the federal government to show they’ve been listening and introduce critical new retention initiatives that would start to pull … Read more
A new report, tabled by the House Standing Committee on Health, highlights the difficult working conditions facing health workers is the latest call for urgent action to address the dire lack of nurses and other health professionals plaguing Canada’s health care system. “We are gratified the Committee heard the voices of frontline nurses and acknowledged the challenging … Read more
Canada’s nurses welcomed the federal government’s proposal to increase the Canada Health Transfer and establish bilateral agreements with the provinces and territories, but warned new funding must be backed by accountability and action to address the dire shortages of nurses plaguing health care across the country. “Supporting our health care workers must be the priority in negotiating bilateral … Read more
Canada’s nurses are demanding urgent action to bring our ailing public health system back from the brink of disaster. “Every day we see new tragic examples of the cracks in our public health care. Nurses and patients watch as the system crumbles around them,” warned Linda Silas, president of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions … Read more
In a joint letter to the Council of the Federation chair, Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, the Canadian Medical Association, and the Canadian Nurses Association urged Canada’s premiers to work collaboratively with the federal government on long-term solutions to address the dire health care staffing shortage and protect patient care. “Healthcare workers and … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Nurses’ Unions and the Canadian Health Workforce Network released a new report, Sustaining Nursing in Canada, which proposes a set of concrete actionable solutions to help meaningfully solve the health care crisis. “Health care is at a breaking point in every corner of the country,” said Linda Silas, CFNU president. “Between years of persistent underfunding and … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions and the Canadian Nurses Association are disappointed that no progress or collaboration was achieved after a statement by Canada’s premiers was released amid the meeting between health ministers. We recognize that the federal government should be stepping up with more money for health care in Canada, but new investments must be … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions is working with a newly formed Health Canada Coalition to take action for health care workers, and address the bleed of nurses and other workers from the public health care system. “This coalition is a strong first step towards the collaborative action nurses told our leaders is needed,” said Linda … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions met with Chief Nursing Officer Leigh Chapman and the Canadian Nurses Association CEO Tim Guest to discuss collaborative approaches to tackle the staffing shortage hurting patients and nurses across the country. “From coast to coast to coast, nurses are calling out for support while they stretch themselves thin to care for … Read more
