Canada's Nurses
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The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions is Canada’s largest nurses’ organization, representing frontline unionized nurses and nursing students in every sector of health care – from home care and LTC to community and acute care.
On this Remembrance Day, we honour all those who have served and given their lives for us. We reflect on the courage and commitment of our soldiers and the health care workers who stood beside them. #CanadaRemembers
November 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this Remembrance Day, we honour all those who have served and given their lives for us. We reflect on the courage and commitment of our soldiers and the health care workers who stood beside them. #CanadaRemembers
Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!
This week, we celebrate the incredible work of nurse practitioners. Whether in hospitals, long-term care, community care or NP-led clinics, nurse practitioners are a vital part of health care and communities across Canada. Thank you to all Canada’s NPs for all you do!
This week, we celebrate the incredible work of nurse practitioners. Whether in hospitals, long-term care, community care or NP-led clinics, nurse practitioners are a vital part of health care and communities across Canada. Thank you to all Canada’s NPs for all you do!
November 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!
This week, we celebrate the incredible work of nurse practitioners. Whether in hospitals, long-term care, community care or NP-led clinics, nurse practitioners are a vital part of health care and communities across Canada. Thank you to all Canada’s NPs for all you do!
This week, we celebrate the incredible work of nurse practitioners. Whether in hospitals, long-term care, community care or NP-led clinics, nurse practitioners are a vital part of health care and communities across Canada. Thank you to all Canada’s NPs for all you do!
Bonne semaine des infirmières praticiennes!
Cette semaine, nous célébrons le travail incroyable que les infirmières praticiennes accomplissent partout au pays. (1/2)
Cette semaine, nous célébrons le travail incroyable que les infirmières praticiennes accomplissent partout au pays. (1/2)
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Bonne semaine des infirmières praticiennes!
Cette semaine, nous célébrons le travail incroyable que les infirmières praticiennes accomplissent partout au pays. (1/2)
Cette semaine, nous célébrons le travail incroyable que les infirmières praticiennes accomplissent partout au pays. (1/2)
La FCSII est encouragée par les capitaux d’investissement pour l’infrastructure de la santé et le soutien aux infirmières et infirmiers formés à l’étranger, promis dans le budget de 2025. En savoir plus : fcsii.ca/sans-un-fina... #polcan
November 4, 2025 at 11:04 PM
La FCSII est encouragée par les capitaux d’investissement pour l’infrastructure de la santé et le soutien aux infirmières et infirmiers formés à l’étranger, promis dans le budget de 2025. En savoir plus : fcsii.ca/sans-un-fina... #polcan
CFNU is encouraged by capital funding for health infrastructure and supports for IENs promised in Budget 2025. While Canada’s nurses support these efforts, the budget ignored the urgent need for nurse retention & recruitment and did not offer any new funding for pharmacare agreements. (1/2) #cdnpoli
November 4, 2025 at 10:31 PM
CFNU is encouraged by capital funding for health infrastructure and supports for IENs promised in Budget 2025. While Canada’s nurses support these efforts, the budget ignored the urgent need for nurse retention & recruitment and did not offer any new funding for pharmacare agreements. (1/2) #cdnpoli
Linda Silas, présidente de la FCSII, discute l'annonce du budget fédéral prévue le 4 novembre et explique pourquoi les soins de santé publics doivent être une priorité.
October 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Linda Silas, présidente de la FCSII, discute l'annonce du budget fédéral prévue le 4 novembre et explique pourquoi les soins de santé publics doivent être une priorité.
CFNU President Linda Silas looks ahead to the federal budget announcement on November 4, and why public health care must be a priority.
October 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM
CFNU President Linda Silas looks ahead to the federal budget announcement on November 4, and why public health care must be a priority.
Early this morning, the Alberta government fast-tracked legislation imposing a collective agreement on striking teachers and invoked the notwithstanding clause of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to shield the law from court challenges for the duration of the 4-year deal. (1/2) #canlab
October 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Early this morning, the Alberta government fast-tracked legislation imposing a collective agreement on striking teachers and invoked the notwithstanding clause of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to shield the law from court challenges for the duration of the 4-year deal. (1/2) #canlab
Congratulations @seiu.org Healthcare on the new Personal Support Worker Tax Credit. This win is a huge step towards supporting the health care workers that support Canadians!
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October 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Congratulations @seiu.org Healthcare on the new Personal Support Worker Tax Credit. This win is a huge step towards supporting the health care workers that support Canadians!
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Safe nurse-patient ratios mean better care for everyone. Research shows they reduce errors, improve outcomes, and support healthier nurses. It's time to implement this vital tool across the country. #cdnhealth #canlab
October 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Safe nurse-patient ratios mean better care for everyone. Research shows they reduce errors, improve outcomes, and support healthier nurses. It's time to implement this vital tool across the country. #cdnhealth #canlab
CFNU is leading the creation of a national council to implement nurse-patient ratios – a vital tool for the safety of both nurses and patients. The council will include government representatives, employers, academics and nurses’ unions.
October 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
CFNU is leading the creation of a national council to implement nurse-patient ratios – a vital tool for the safety of both nurses and patients. The council will include government representatives, employers, academics and nurses’ unions.
La FCSII dirige la création d’un conseil national chargé de mettre en œuvre des ratios infirmières-patients – un outil essentiel pour la sécurité des infirmières et des patients.
October 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
La FCSII dirige la création d’un conseil national chargé de mettre en œuvre des ratios infirmières-patients – un outil essentiel pour la sécurité des infirmières et des patients.
Today nurse union leaders told Canada’s health ministers, violence is not part of the job. Health ministers from almost every province received CFNU’s new white paper detailing eye-opening statistics that demonstrate just how prevalent violence is in health workplaces. More: tinyurl.com/4x9ar9ad
October 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Today nurse union leaders told Canada’s health ministers, violence is not part of the job. Health ministers from almost every province received CFNU’s new white paper detailing eye-opening statistics that demonstrate just how prevalent violence is in health workplaces. More: tinyurl.com/4x9ar9ad
CFNU President Linda Silas and our National Executive Board met with Canada’s Health Minister, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, ahead of tomorrow’s Health Ministers’ Meeting in Calgary. We thank Minister Michel for taking the time to meet with us and for her commitment to hearing nurses’ perspectives
October 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
CFNU President Linda Silas and our National Executive Board met with Canada’s Health Minister, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, ahead of tomorrow’s Health Ministers’ Meeting in Calgary. We thank Minister Michel for taking the time to meet with us and for her commitment to hearing nurses’ perspectives
Nurse union leaders are on the ground in Calgary, pushing health ministers to take action on violence against nurses & HCWs.
As CFNU President Linda Silas told the Canadian Press, “We really need to get a commitment from the health ministers that we will work on changing the culture in health care"
As CFNU President Linda Silas told the Canadian Press, “We really need to get a commitment from the health ministers that we will work on changing the culture in health care"
October 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Nurse union leaders are on the ground in Calgary, pushing health ministers to take action on violence against nurses & HCWs.
As CFNU President Linda Silas told the Canadian Press, “We really need to get a commitment from the health ministers that we will work on changing the culture in health care"
As CFNU President Linda Silas told the Canadian Press, “We really need to get a commitment from the health ministers that we will work on changing the culture in health care"
“Stabbings, assaults, weapons and drugs. None of these should have a place in health care facilities, but violence against nurses and health care professionals has sadly become a regular occurrence across the country...It’s unacceptable and would not be tolerated in other workplaces."
October 16, 2025 at 1:36 PM
“Stabbings, assaults, weapons and drugs. None of these should have a place in health care facilities, but violence against nurses and health care professionals has sadly become a regular occurrence across the country...It’s unacceptable and would not be tolerated in other workplaces."
Canada’s nurse union leaders have a strong message for health ministers when they meet in Calgary this week: violence is not and should never be part of the job.
CFNU is calling on health ministers to use every tool they have to end violence against health care workers.
More: tinyurl.com/hn8phzcd
CFNU is calling on health ministers to use every tool they have to end violence against health care workers.
More: tinyurl.com/hn8phzcd
October 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Canada’s nurse union leaders have a strong message for health ministers when they meet in Calgary this week: violence is not and should never be part of the job.
CFNU is calling on health ministers to use every tool they have to end violence against health care workers.
More: tinyurl.com/hn8phzcd
CFNU is calling on health ministers to use every tool they have to end violence against health care workers.
More: tinyurl.com/hn8phzcd
Les dirigeants syndicaux des infirmières et infirmiers du Canada ont un message fort à adresser aux ministres de la Santé lorsqu’ils se réuniront à Calgary cette semaine : la violence ne fait pas et ne devrait jamais faire partie de leur travail.
October 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Les dirigeants syndicaux des infirmières et infirmiers du Canada ont un message fort à adresser aux ministres de la Santé lorsqu’ils se réuniront à Calgary cette semaine : la violence ne fait pas et ne devrait jamais faire partie de leur travail.
6 in 10 nurses report experiencing violence at work.
Violence should never be a part of the job.
Tell your health minister it’s time to commit to ending violence in health care: win.newmode.net/cfnu/nomorev... #cdnpoli #cdnhealth
Violence should never be a part of the job.
Tell your health minister it’s time to commit to ending violence in health care: win.newmode.net/cfnu/nomorev... #cdnpoli #cdnhealth
October 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
6 in 10 nurses report experiencing violence at work.
Violence should never be a part of the job.
Tell your health minister it’s time to commit to ending violence in health care: win.newmode.net/cfnu/nomorev... #cdnpoli #cdnhealth
Violence should never be a part of the job.
Tell your health minister it’s time to commit to ending violence in health care: win.newmode.net/cfnu/nomorev... #cdnpoli #cdnhealth
6 infirmières sur 10 déclarent avoir subi de la violence au travail. La violence ne devrait jamais faire partie du travail. Dites à votre ministre de la Santé qu’il est temps de s’engager à mettre fin à la violence dans les soins de santé : win.newmode.net/cfnu/finilav... #polcan
October 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
6 infirmières sur 10 déclarent avoir subi de la violence au travail. La violence ne devrait jamais faire partie du travail. Dites à votre ministre de la Santé qu’il est temps de s’engager à mettre fin à la violence dans les soins de santé : win.newmode.net/cfnu/finilav... #polcan
RPN Michael Perry (2nd from the left) is a CFNU member and UNA member who was honoured this week for his extraordinary commitment to advancing mental health in Canada. Michael is the recipient of the Workplace Mental Health Award from the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health. (1/2)
October 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
RPN Michael Perry (2nd from the left) is a CFNU member and UNA member who was honoured this week for his extraordinary commitment to advancing mental health in Canada. Michael is the recipient of the Workplace Mental Health Award from the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health. (1/2)
Violence against nurses in our health care systems has been a longstanding crisis across Canada. Violence should never be a part of the job.
Stand up with nurses. Tell your health minister to eradicate violence from our health care systems: win.newmode.net/cfnu/nomorev...
Stand up with nurses. Tell your health minister to eradicate violence from our health care systems: win.newmode.net/cfnu/nomorev...
October 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Violence against nurses in our health care systems has been a longstanding crisis across Canada. Violence should never be a part of the job.
Stand up with nurses. Tell your health minister to eradicate violence from our health care systems: win.newmode.net/cfnu/nomorev...
Stand up with nurses. Tell your health minister to eradicate violence from our health care systems: win.newmode.net/cfnu/nomorev...
CFNU has the power to influence change in the health care system, and we are committed to using that power to stand up for Indigenous Peoples’ safety and inclusion.
Read CFNU President Linda Silas’ message about how we can all walk the path of reconciliation together: nursesunions.ca/message-from...
Read CFNU President Linda Silas’ message about how we can all walk the path of reconciliation together: nursesunions.ca/message-from...
September 30, 2025 at 1:47 PM
CFNU has the power to influence change in the health care system, and we are committed to using that power to stand up for Indigenous Peoples’ safety and inclusion.
Read CFNU President Linda Silas’ message about how we can all walk the path of reconciliation together: nursesunions.ca/message-from...
Read CFNU President Linda Silas’ message about how we can all walk the path of reconciliation together: nursesunions.ca/message-from...
Saturday’s episode of the CBC's Just Asking with Saroja Coelho focused on how we can all engage in reconciliation. Rose LeMay, who authored Ally is a Verb & helped facilitate CFNU’s apology to First Nations, Inuit and Métis People, joins this thoughtful discussion.
👂 here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
👂 here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
September 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Saturday’s episode of the CBC's Just Asking with Saroja Coelho focused on how we can all engage in reconciliation. Rose LeMay, who authored Ally is a Verb & helped facilitate CFNU’s apology to First Nations, Inuit and Métis People, joins this thoughtful discussion.
👂 here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
👂 here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
CFNU Secretary-Treasurer Angela Preocanin joined the Canadian Health Coalition for a press conference pushing the federal govt to implement a national pharmacare program. Nurses know the risks to patient safety when patients don’t have access to the medications they need. We need #PharmacareNow!
September 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
CFNU Secretary-Treasurer Angela Preocanin joined the Canadian Health Coalition for a press conference pushing the federal govt to implement a national pharmacare program. Nurses know the risks to patient safety when patients don’t have access to the medications they need. We need #PharmacareNow!