Canada's Nurses

As premiers meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney, one thing must stay on the agenda: health care. Nurses and health care workers are still stretched thin. We know the solutions: ✔️Nurse-patient ratios ✔️Workforce planning ✔️Data-driven decisions But none of it works without proper funding. This is no time to cut federal health care transfers. Tell Prime Minister Carney: protect public health care! actionnetwork.org/letters/no-cut… @CFNU #OntHealth #CdnHealth #CdnPoli

Draws on our open letter, signed by 275 economists and health policy experts, listing the ways health care strengthens the economy: growth, job-creation, supply chains, innovation, labour mobility, and more. centreforfuturework.ca/2025/06/17/the… #canlab @CFNU

Had a great chat this AM with Dan MacDonald on @AM800CKLW about the economic benefits of a strong public health care system: iheart.com/podcast/765780…. We tend to think of health care a 'cost', but it's also an economic ENGINE. /2

The letter was co-sponsored by 5 authors, and launched today by @futurework_cda & @CFNU. See also our full-page ad in today's @globeandmail, reminding PM Carney and the other G7 leaders about the importance of universal health care & other human services to future growth. #canlab

It takes more than mighty construction projects to build a nation. Human services like public healthcare are equally important to growth, jobs, innovation & investment. Here's an open letter signed by 275 🇨🇦 economists & health policy experts: centreforfuturework.ca/2025/06/17/the… #cdnecon /2

"Nixon, Jones, Wilson or LaGrange, which minister of health do you speak to about your concerns, about the services you are or are not able to access?" - UNA President Heather Smith. #abhealth #ableg cbc.ca/news/canada/ed…

Today, we want to recognize someone incredibly special: nurse and MNU member Jenn Noone, whose powerful story of surviving workplace violence was recently honoured through a Gracie Award—a prestigious recognition celebrating women in media. Listen here: ow.ly/a7Nu50VZwtg

Canada’s nurses thank King Charles III for delivering the throne speech this morning. We are proud of this great country, and we know there is a great deal of work to do to end the nursing shortage, expand pharmacare, and build a health care system that works for all of us.

Rain won’t keep @ontarionurses from standing up for healthcare. We got 600+ signatures in support of #staffingratios @CFNU @CFNUPresident @fordnation

"We are facing a national health workforce crisis, and without strong federal leadership, patient safety will continue to erode, especially in primary care, long-term care, and mental health care." Read this insightful opinion piece by @DrIvyBourgeault in the Hill Times: hilltimes.com/story/2025/05/…

Congratulations to CFNU’s final #HealthCareChampions of the week! Today we’re honouring Zellah Johnston (left) and Joanne Chisholm (right) from the Prince Edward Island Nurses’ Union. Thank you for your leadership and unwavering commitment to nursing.

Ford’s budget fails nurses and pubic health care again. At a time when Ontarians are struggling, this government should be investing in strong public health care, not private for-profit care that will gouge Ontarians and leave us worse off. Read more here: bit.ly/44GDbti

The health and safety of Alberta’s nurses and the patients they care for is UNA’s top priority. It is critical that the government and health-care employers ensure this does not happen again at this worksite or any others. #abhealth #ableg

The CFNU is proud to name Anne Clark (left), Vicki McKenna (top right) and Carolyn Edgar (bottom right) as #HealthCareChampions! All three were nominated by the Ontario Nurses’ Association for their leadership as nurses and advocates. Thank you for all you do!

Today we are celebrating #HealthCareChampions in Manitoba. Katie Stark (left) and Joanne Peterson (right) were nominated by the Manitoba Nurses Union for their outstanding advocacy for patient and staff safety. Thank you and congratulations!

Student nurses are an important part of our health care system, providing care while they learn the ins and outs of our health care systems, and protecting the future of patient care. This Student Nurses Day, we thank each and every student for their commitment to the nursing profession and health care.

Les étudiant(e)s infirmier(ère)s sont une partie importante de notre système de soins de santé. Ils fournissent des soins pendant qu’ils apprennent les tenants et aboutissants de nos systèmes de soins de santé et protègent l’avenir des soins aux patients. En cette Journée des étudiant(e)s infirmier(ère)s, nous remercions chaque étudiante et chaque étudiant pour leur engagement envers la profession infirmière et les soins de santé.

Today, ONA joined allies to support the @OntarioNDP's Bill 19 calling for mandatory nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in hospitals. Staffing ratios improve retention and recruitment as well as patient outcomes. @Fordnation legislate #StaffingRatiosNow!

Throughout National Nursing Week and beyond, the Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union celebrates our nurses – please enjoy this National Nursing Week Message from NSNU President, Janet Hazelton: National Nursing Week 2025 began Monday with this year’s theme, The Power of Nurses to Transform Health, which recognizes the remarkable impact that nurses have in shaping health care, driving innovation and advocating for patient care.