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CNA urges swift implementation of Canada Health Act updates to recognize nurse practitioners

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https://www.cna-aiic.ca/fr/blogs/ic-contenu/2025/01/30/laiic-exhorte-la-mise-en-uvre-rapide-des-mises January 30, 2025 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) – Following the federal, provincial and territorial health ministers’ meeting, the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) is urging all levels of government to act on the Canada Health Act Services Policy , which recognizes nurse practitioner (NP) services as equivalent to physician services. This critical update will improve access to high-quality, team-based primary care for Canadians. “With millions of Canadians lacking regular access to a health-care provider, recognizing NP services under the Canada Health Act represents ...
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CNA welcomes modernization of Canada Health Act

By CN Content posted 25 days ago
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https://www.cna-aiic.ca/fr/blogs/ic-contenu/2025/01/10/aiic-salue-la-modernisation-de-la-loi-canadienne January 10, 2025 — The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) welcomes today’s release of the federal government’s interpretation letter on the Canada Health Act . This important development reflects a commitment to ensuring Canada’s publicly funded health-care system remains accessible, comprehensive and sustainable for all Canadians. The modernization of the Canada Health Act highlights the need to fully optimize the contributions of nurse practitioners (NPs) within Canada’s health-care system. For over half a century, evidence has demonstrated that ...
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Statement from the Canadian Nurses Association and the Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Nursing on the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau’s leadership

By CN Content posted 26 days ago
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https://www.cna-aiic.ca/fr/blogs/ic-contenu/2025/01/09/aiic-acsi-sur-le-leadership-du-justin-trudeau The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and the Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Nursing extend our gratitude to the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, for his contributions to health and health care during his tenure. Prime Minister Trudeau’s leadership included significant efforts to address some of Canada’s most pressing health challenges. His government prioritized the reinstatement of the chief nursing officer role in 2022, enabling critical nursing leadership at the national level. Other notable advancements include commitments ...
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CEO Reflects on 2024 and Wishes Everyone Happy Holidays!

By CN Content posted 12-20-2024
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https://www.cna-aiic.ca/fr/blogs/ic-contenu/2024/12/18/la-dg-reflechit-a-lannee-2024?_zs=8P3XP1&_zl=urR93 December 18, 2024 Amidst the enchanting tapestry of celebrations this season brings, we are reminded of the diverse traditions that weave a narrative of hope and renewal. From the vibrant hues of Diwali to the radiant glow of Hanukkah candles, from the festive cheer of Christmas to the reflective essence of Kwanzaa and annual pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj), each celebration carries its unique message of optimism. For many Indigenous Peoples, the December solstice is a time to reflect on and thank their ancestors, share stories, honour their origins, ...
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Nurses lead the way: CNA’s Hill Day advocates for solutions to Canada’s health-care crisis

By CN Content posted 11-19-2024
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https://www.cna-aiic.ca/fr/blogs/ic-contenu/2024/11/19/journee-sur-la-colline-de-laiic Ottawa, November 19, 2024 — The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) is hosting its annual Hill Day today, bringing the voice of nurses directly to Parliament to drive impactful health policy changes for Canadians. This year’s discussions focus on advancing solutions to pressing health-care challenges, including: Creating a pan-Canadian health human resources strategy Supporting the integration of nurse practitioners in primary care Allocating resources for mental health and addiction training Enhancing the quality of care in long-term care facilities Sustaining ...
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CNA awards first Stellar certification to Grace Dart Extended Care Centre, setting a new standard in nursing support and retention

By CN Content posted 11-07-2024
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https://www.cna-aiic.ca/fr/blogs/ic-contenu/2024/11/07/laiic-remet-la-premiere-certification-stellar November 7, 2024 (Montreal, Quebec) — The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) celebrates a major milestone in its Stellar Certification Program as the Grace Dart Extended Care Centre in Montreal becomes the first organization to achieve this prestigious recognition. Launched in early 2024, the Stellar Certification Program is designed to recognize and promote exceptional workplace support for nurses across Canada, helping to address critical challenges in nursing retention and recruitment. Enhanced reputation and credibility As health-care organizations ...
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Canadian Academy of Nursing announces 2024 class of Fellows

By CN Content posted 10-01-2024
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https://www.cna-aiic.ca/fr/blogs/ic-contenu/2024/10/01/acsi-annonce-la-cohorte-de-fellows-de-2024 October 1, 2024 — The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) is delighted to announce the 2024 class of Fellows. The Canadian Academy of Nursing, which was established by CNA, is inducting 15 of Canada’s most accomplished nursing leaders, who were nominated by their colleagues for their exceptional careers of sustained impact across nursing and health systems. The 2024 Fellows will be recognized for their career accomplishments and commitment and dedication to the nursing profession during a virtual ceremony on October 24, 2024, 4-6 p.m. ET. ( Learn more about ...
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Looking Ahead: A Message From CNA’s New CEO

By CN Content posted 08-26-2024
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https://www.cna-aiic.ca/fr/blogs/ic-contenu/2024/08/26/pour-lavenir-un-message-de-la-nouvelle-dg-de-laiic A letter from Dr. Valerie Grdisa, RN, PhD, CEO of the Canadian Nurses Association Dear CNA members, health partners, and Canadian nurses, I am pleased to write to you as I embark on my journey as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA). These first few weeks have been exhilarating and enlightening, filled with opportunities to engage with the vibrant and dedicated community of nurses across Canada. I am grateful for the warm welcome and am inspired by the passion and commitment of CNA members, Fellows of the Canadian ...
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CNA congratulates Canada’s Premiers for their commitment to addressing health systems’ challenges and reminds them nurses represent the most cost-efficient opportunity to expand health-care access

By CN Content posted 07-17-2024
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https://www.cna-aiic.ca/fr/blogs/ic-contenu/2024/07/17/relever-les-defis-de-nos-systemes-de-sante July 17, 2024 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) —At the Council of the Federation meeting, Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) president Kimberly LeBlanc met with Canada’s Premiers and congratulated them on the various provincial and territorial initiatives that aim to tackle our health systems’ challenges. She reminded them that nurses, if allowed to work to the full scope of their knowledge and skills, represent the most cost-efficient way to address our health systems’ inefficiencies. Expanding all types of nurses' scope of practice would enable Canada to leverage its ...
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CNA advocates for expanding nurses’ roles to boost health-care access and quality amid workforce shortages

By CN Content posted 07-15-2024
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https://www.cna-aiic.ca/fr/blogs/ic-contenu/2024/07/15/laiic-plaide-pour-lelargissement-des-roles July 15, 2024 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) – At the Council of Federation meeting, Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) president Kimberly LeBlanc is calling on Canada’s premiers to accelerate health reforms that broaden nurses’ scope of practice. These changes are vital for leveraging nurses’ full skills and expertise to improve the efficiency of our health systems and adapt to structural health worker shortages. With 6.5 million Canadians lacking regular access to a health practitioner, combined with ongoing health worker shortages, maintaining the status quo is ...
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A farewell from Tim Guest

By CN Content posted 07-05-2024
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https://www.cna-aiic.ca/fr/blogs/ic-contenu/2024/07/05/message-dau-revoir-de-tim-guest Dear CNA members, health partners, and nurses, Throughout my six years on the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) board — including my time as president-elect and as your president — I was impressed by your passion, creativity, and dedication during a period of significant change. A little over two years ago the transitional board at CNA asked me to fill in as the CEO for a two-year period to lead the organization through one of the most challenging periods in its 115-year history. The membership structure was impacted by the loss of jurisdictional members as they moved ...
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Kimberly LeBlanc begins tenure as CNA’s 53rd president

By CN Content posted 06-13-2024
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https://www.cna-aiic.ca/fr/blogs/ic-contenu/2024/06/13/53e-presidente-de-laiic June 13, 2024 — The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) is proud to announce that Kimberly LeBlanc has officially begun her two-year term as president effective June 13, 2024. Kimberly brings a wealth of experience, dedication, and passion to her new role following her term as president-elect. CNA is excited about the leadership and vision she will bring to the organization. “I am honoured to take on this role and look forward to continuing the important work of advancing the nursing profession and advocating for health-care excellence in Canada,” Kimberly said. “My vision is ...
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CNA and board of directors are pleased to announce Dr. Valerie Grdisa, RN, PhD, as new CEO, effective July 8, 2024

By CN Content posted 06-03-2024
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https://www.cna-aiic.ca/fr/blogs/ic-contenu/2024/06/03/valerie-grdisa-au-poste-de-directrice-generale Valerie Grdisa brings over 30 years of public, private, not-for-profit, and senior government experience — including in-depth knowledge of Canada’s health system and strategic relationships. Valerie has lived and worked in several regions across Alberta and Ontario and served governments, regional health authorities, health-care organizations or professional associations in 11 of 13 provinces and territories, including the federal government. “Across the nation and around the globe, Valerie has a proven track record leading large-scale transformation initiatives ...
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Federal budget sends mixed signals on critical nursing shortages impacting Canadians’ access to primary care

By CN Content posted 04-17-2024
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April 17, 2024 — The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) believes the 2024 federal budget sends mixed signals about the current health crisis characterized by critical nursing shortages and eroding access to primary care as service interruptions and delays are reported daily. Despite several positive commitments to the social determinants of health, additional substantial efforts are required to stabilize and sustainably grow our domestic supply of nurses to meet Canada’s collective health needs. Recent progress and future efforts in foreign credential recognition are creating positive system change, but an over-reliance on international recruitment is unsustainable ...
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CNA calls on employers to support the dissemination and adoption of the nursing retention toolkit

By CN Content posted 03-04-2024
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https://www.cna-aiic.ca/fr/blogs/ic-contenu/2024/03/04/invite-les-employeurs-a-soutenir-la-diffusion March 4, 2024 — The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) celebrates the release of the Nursing Retention Toolkit: Improving the Working Lives of Nurses in Canada . During the October 2023 health ministers’ meeting, provinces and territories agreed to help disseminate it to support employers in their retention efforts. CNA urges organizations to use the toolkit to adopt evidence-based retention strategies to face our health systems’ severe nursing shortages. Developed by Leigh Chapman, the chief nursing officer for Canada, the toolkit has been created by ...
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Latest health workforce data confirms CNA’s predictions of critical nursing shortages

By CN Content posted 02-29-2024
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https://www.cna-aiic.ca/fr/blogs/ic-contenu/2024/02/29/les-plus-recentes-donnees-de-la-main-doeuvre February 29, 2024 — Released today, the Canadian Institute for Health Information’s (CIHI) report, The State of the Health Workforce in Canada, 2022 , confirms the Canadian Nurses Association’s (CNA) long-term predictions of critical nursing shortages. In 2009, CNA had predicted a national shortage of at least 60,000 registered nurses by 2022. CIHI’s latest data shows how the health workforce supply is struggling to keep up with the increased demand for health services, notably caused by our aging population. This mismatch between supply and demand ...
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Canadian Nurses Association launches innovative Stellar Certification Program to elevate workplaces

By CN Content posted 01-29-2024
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https://www.cna-aiic.ca/fr/blogs/ic-contenu/2024/01/30/aiic-lance-le-programme-de-certification-stellar January 30, 2024 (Montreal, Quebec) - In response to the pressing challenges faced by Canada's health-care system, the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) proudly introduces the Stellar Certification Program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to recognize and promote exceptional support for nurses in a variety of practice settings nationwide. The program is launched with an initial focus on the long-term care sector and will recognize workplaces that promote safety, follow best staffing practices, support nurses’ development, and ensure an inclusive ...
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CNA urges premiers to unleash nurses’ true potential to improve health system efficiency

By CN Content posted 11-06-2023
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https://www.cna-aiic.ca/fr/blogs/ic-contenu/2023/11/06/aiic-demande-aux-premiers-ministres-de-liberer-le November 6, 2023 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) — As Canada’s premiers wrap up their Council of the Federation health summit, and efforts to fix the health human resources crisis accelerate, the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) urges the premiers to expand nurses’ scope of practice and adopt innovative policies that will optimize nurses’ delivery of care. It is time to empower nurses to not only work within their full scope of practice, but significantly expand it, as nurses feel motivated when they contribute to the health system to the fullest of their skills, ...
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Statement on Israel and Gaza Conflict

By CN Content posted 10-18-2023
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October 18, 2023 – CNA denounces terrorism and the intentional targeting of health-care workers, including nurses, in the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, which includes the persecution of innocent lives. We join the ICN in the call for an immediate end to any and all acts that endanger health personnel and violate the Geneva Convention. CNA stands with the nurses risking everything to provide care on the frontlines of this war and we condemn all forms of anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, violence, or racism and discrimination against all, including Jewish and Palestinian Peoples. https://www.icn.ch/news/world-health-professions-alliance-whpa-statement-is ...
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Ministers’ meeting an example of ‘growing momentum to fix health care,’ CNA says

By CN Content posted 10-12-2023
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https://www.cna-aiic.ca/fr/blogs/ic-contenu/2023/10/12/la-reunion-des-ministres-est-un-exemple-de-lelan-g October 12, 2023 (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) salutes Canada’s provincial and territorial health ministers for facing the health human resources crisis as their two-day meeting in Charlottetown wraps up. Earlier this week, the federal government made an announcement that it had signed a bilateral agreement with B.C., promising $1.2 billion to help fund a three-year action plan that promises to deliver much-needed improvements to that province’s health-care system. CNA welcomes the B.C. plan’s focus on nursing retention, ...
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