Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions

Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions The official page of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU). Patients and nurses need effective advocates.

We make sure that the Prime Minister, the Minister of Health, other MPs and top-levels bureaucrats know what nurses think. We also serve as an information resource - keeping nurses abreast of the issues, creative strategies, tactics, and the lessons learned is an important part of our job.

The Canada Health Act Services Policy comes into effect today, rightly ensuring that medically necessary services are to...
04/01/2026

The Canada Health Act Services Policy comes into effect today, rightly ensuring that medically necessary services are to be covered under provincial and territorial health insurance plans, whether provided by a physician or another regulated health professional such as a nurse practitioner.

“Nurse practitioners are a growing workforce with the potential to ease the primary health care crisis. Supporting this growth through structural changes that ensure nurse practitioners can work to their full scope within our public health care system is critical to filling the gaps in primary health care,” explained Linda Silas, CFNU president. “Including nurse practitioners in the Canada Health Act is a key step towards ensuring that everyone in Canada has access to the care they need when they need it.”

Read more: https://nursesunions.ca/cfnu-applauds-new-cha-policy/

Indigenous Nurses Day is celebrated on April 10 in honour of Edith Monture, a Kanien’kehà:ka woman who was the first doc...
04/01/2026

Indigenous Nurses Day is celebrated on April 10 in honour of Edith Monture, a Kanien’kehà:ka woman who was the first documented Indigenous registered nurse in Canada.

This Indigenous Nurses Day, hear from Edith’s granddaughter Terri Monture about her grandmother’s legacy as a part of a live webinar honouring Indigenous nurse pioneers and shedding light on how we can all walk the path of reconciliation in health care together. RSVP now: https://tinyurl.com/mtayrfd4

La Journée des infirmières et infirmiers autochtones est célébrée le 10 avril en l’honneur d’Edith Monture, une femme mo...
04/01/2026

La Journée des infirmières et infirmiers autochtones est célébrée le 10 avril en l’honneur d’Edith Monture, une femme mohawk (kanien’kehà:ka) qui a été la première infirmière autochtone documentée au Canada.

En cette Journée des infirmières et infirmiers autochtones, écoutez la petite-fille d’Edith, Terri Monture, parler de l’héritage de sa grand-mère dans le cadre d’un webinaire en direct pour honorer les infirmières et infirmiers autochtones pionniers et faire la lumière sur la façon dont nous pouvons tous cheminer vers la réconciliation dans les soins de santé. RSVP maintenant : https://tinyurl.com/mtayrfd4

It is with great sorrow that members of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions mark the passing of former politician, ...
03/31/2026

It is with great sorrow that members of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions mark the passing of former politician, activist and global HIV/AIDS advocate Stephen Lewis. His work and advocacy around preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS in Africa and ensuring access to quality health care will be recognized and celebrated by all Canadians.

Read CFNU's full statement here: https://nursesunions.ca/statement-on-the-passing-of-stephen-lewis/

Too often, anti-trans politics are framed as a defence of women and girls. This framing hurts both trans rights and wome...
03/31/2026

Too often, anti-trans politics are framed as a defence of women and girls. This framing hurts both trans rights and women’s rights. The real sources of harm are the systems and structures that enable violence and uphold discrimination and inequality. As CFNU President Linda Silas reminds us, our solidarity makes us all stronger.

March 31 marks Trans Day of Visibility. Trans Day of Visibility is a call to action to stand with trans, non-binary, two...
03/31/2026

March 31 marks Trans Day of Visibility. Trans Day of Visibility is a call to action to stand with trans, non-binary, two-spirited and gender-diverse people today and every day. Canada’s nurses are committed to building a welcoming health care community where all trans and non-binary people can feel safe, seen and heard.

Le 31 mars marque la Journée de visibilité transgenre. La Journée de visibilité transgenre est un appel à l’action pour ...
03/31/2026

Le 31 mars marque la Journée de visibilité transgenre. La Journée de visibilité transgenre est un appel à l’action pour se tenir aux côtés des personnes trans, non binaires, bispirituelles et de diverses identités de genre aujourd’hui et chaque jour. Les infirmières et infirmiers du Canada sont déterminés à bâtir une communauté de soins de santé accueillante, où toutes les personnes trans et non binaires peuvent se sentir en sécurité, vues et entendues.

In the face of worsening trade and economic threats from our neighbours to the south, strengthening public health care i...
03/30/2026

In the face of worsening trade and economic threats from our neighbours to the south, strengthening public health care is the nation-building project Canada needs.

“It is long past time for governments to view health care through the lens of economic contribution,” says CFNU President Linda Silas. “When we talk about nation building, our public health care system is the foundation that we need to build upon for a strong economy that is more protected from international trade disruptions.”

Read more: https://nursesunions.ca/new-report-outlines-the-economic-benefits-of-canadas-public-health-care-system/

Face à l’aggravation des menaces commerciales et économiques provenant de nos voisins du Sud, renforcer le système publi...
03/30/2026

Face à l’aggravation des menaces commerciales et économiques provenant de nos voisins du Sud, renforcer le système public de santé est le projet de développement national dont le Canada a besoin.

« Il est plus que temps que les gouvernements considèrent les soins de santé sous l’angle de leur contribution économique, affirme Linda Silas, présidente de la FCSII. Pour bâtir le pays, notre système public de santé constitue la base sur laquelle nous devons nous appuyer afin de construire une économie forte, mieux protégée contre les perturbations du commerce international. »

Pour en savoir plus : https://fcsii.ca/un-nouveau-rapport-met-en-lumiere-les-retombees-economiques-du-systeme-public-de-sante-canadien/

A new CFNU report outlines the economic benefits of Canada’s public health care system, including growth, jobs, investme...
03/30/2026

A new CFNU report outlines the economic benefits of Canada’s public health care system, including growth, jobs, investment, innovation and equality.

Authored by economist Jim Stanford, The Economic Benefits of Canada’s Public Health Care System demonstrates the importance of strengthening public health care to protect and build our economy.

“Health care is one of Canada’s largest and most dynamic industries, and it’s one of the few sectors of our economy that is largely protected from trade disruptions. Public health care is the nation-building project our country needs,” said CFNU President Linda Silas. Read more: https://nursesunions.ca/new-report-outlines-the-economic-benefits-of-canadas-public-health-care-system/

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