Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario

04/01/2026

Ontario has missed the April 1, 2026 deadline to clarify how it will meet the expectations outlined in the Canada Health Act interpretation letter, which directed provinces and territories to include services provided by NPs in publicly funded health insurance plans. Now NPs and patients are left to face the consequences of this inaction.

Under the status quo, NPs remain an underutilized resource within Ontario’s healthcare system. NPs are ready and committed to helping address the province’s healthcare challenges, but appropriate, equitable, and supportive funding models are essential to enable them to do so effectively.

As the voice of NPs in Ontario, NPAO will continue to work with the provincial government, system partners, and healthcare leaders to advance the urgent development and implementation of flexible funding models that better support both providers and patients across the province.

Read the full statement here: https://loom.ly/0JSDYcU

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04/01/2026

Early bird registration for NPAO's 2026 Annual Conference is officially OPEN!

Join us as we dive into this year's theme: Reimagining Health Systems - Nurse Practitioners as Catalysts for Access, Innovative & Inclusive Care.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative event!

03/31/2026

Ontario Budget 2026 did not provide clarity for Nurse Practitioners—and with the April 1 deadline now passed, important questions remain.

Join NPAO for a special townhall as we share updates, outline what this means for your practice, and discuss how we move forward—together.

This session is open to all Nurse Practitioners (members and non-members) in recognition of the importance of this moment and the strength of NP leadership across Ontario.

📣 Be part of the conversation shaping what comes next.

03/31/2026

Thank you, MPP Robin Lennox, for your question to the Premier regarding Nurse Practitioners in Question Period and for echoing the voices of NPs across the province.

03/31/2026

Don't forget to participate in our ADHD survey!

Are you a Nurse Practitioner caring for patients with ADHD or suspected ADHD?

We’re conducting a short needs assessment to better understand what support, tools, and education you need most in this area. The insights from this survey will be used to:

- Identify real-world gaps in ADHD training and resources for NPs.
- Shape future educational offerings, including clinical guidance and case-based learning.
- Support improved access to timely ADHD assessment and management across Canada.

If you are a Nurse Practitioner practicing in Canada, please take a few minutes to complete the survey here:
https://loom.ly/yWJFdBk

03/31/2026

NPAO CEO Dr. NP Michelle Acorn joined The Rundown on to discuss the critical role Nurse Practitioners (NPs) play in transforming Ontario’s healthcare landscape, and the exceptional leadership they’ve demonstrated over the years.

NPs are highly skilled, autonomous providers delivering high-quality, cost-effective care across the system, yet outdated funding and integration barriers continue to limit our impact.

With the April 1 deadline for the Canada Health Act less than two days away, patients and providers are facing growing uncertainty. Without a clear public funding model, some Ontarians may still be paying out of pocket for medically necessary care.

Ontario has the NP workforce ready: now the system must enable and fund it.

Watch the full segment here: https://loom.ly/N9wzveA

Ontario had until April 1 to set up public funding for medically necessary care from nurse practitioners. But the province is set to miss that deadline. So w...

03/31/2026

Today NPAO recognizes Trans Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate the resilience, leadership, and contributions of transgender and gender-diverse people in our communities.

Nurse Practitioners play an important role in providing inclusive, respectful, and affirming healthcare. Across Ontario, NPs work to create safe clinical environments, support gender-affirming care, and advocate for equitable access to services.

NPAO supports this work through our Rainbow Community of Practice, where Nurse Practitioners connect with peers, share resources, and strengthen inclusive care in clinical practice.

Are you a Nurse Practitioner interested in advancing inclusive care? Connect with colleagues through NPAO’s Rainbow Community of Practice.

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🔗 Learn more and join the Rainbow Community of Practice: https://loom.ly/DbmgZ00

03/31/2026

We met with MPP today to discuss the need to advance flexible funding models and equitable compensation for Nurse Practitioners.

When NPs are supported through sustainable funding structures, access to care improves—especially in rural and remote communities.

Strengthening these models is a critical step toward a more accessible and resilient healthcare system in Ontario.

03/30/2026

NPs guide patients through colorectal cancer screening and early interventions.

03/30/2026

The Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario (NPAO) is proud to announce, alongside the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), that incorporated Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are now eligible to participate in HOOPP.

This is a significant milestone for NPs across the province, ensuring that incorporated NPs can now access the same trusted pension plan relied upon by many healthcare professionals across Ontario. A predictable, secure monthly income through HOOPP is a cornerstone of long-term financial stability and retirement planning.

NPs dedicate their careers to caring for people in communities across Ontario, in primary care, NP-led clinics, hospitals, long-term care, and other healthcare settings. We are proud that incorporated NPs can now join a pension community that reflects the essential role they play within the healthcare system.

NPAO thanks HOOPP for recognizing the value of Nurse Practitioners by extending pension access to incorporated NPs, and is proud to have advocated for their inclusion and integration.

03/27/2026

Ontario’s 2026 Budget has been released, and while NPAO acknowledges the provincial government’s continued investments in healthcare, there remains significant absences and gaps in commitments for NPs that pose significant concerns.

These cannot be ignored.

NPAO is deeply troubled by these absences and urges the provincial government to work more closely with NPs to implement policies and investments that will truly serve the best interest of patients and practitioners. Read our full statement on Budget 2026 here: https://loom.ly/Cqx_0cY

03/26/2026

A message from NPAO CEO, Dr. NP Michelle Acorn, directly from Queen’s Park