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2021/4/8
CNA calls on federal government to invest in Canada’s nursing workforce
2021/3/31
Time to fix healthcare’s front door, urges coalition of care providers
2021/3/25
Ontario delivers 2021 Budget with focus on health
2021/3/3
CNA meets with officials ahead of federal budget
2021/2/26
A message from CNA president Tim Guest on Black History Month
2021/1/28
CNA calls for mental health support for nurses and health-care workers
2021/1/18
In times of misinformation, why nurses’ first duty must be the truth
2020
2020/12/17
CNA welcomes the beginning of COVID-19 vaccination programs in Canada
2020/12/14
Statement from CNA on the introduction of Bill C-15
2020/12/11
CNA calls for greater collaboration between First Ministers on health-care sustainability
2020/11/30
CNA welcomes new investments dedicated to long-term care in the Fall Economic Statement
2020/11/25
As holidays approach, everyone must do their part to help stop COVID-19
2020/11/18
CNA honours outstanding leadership in the nursing profession
2020/11/9
CFNU & CNA call on the federal government to reinstate the position of federal chief nursing officer
2020/11/5
CNA welcomes Ontario’s Fall 2020 Budget
2020/9/30
Joint statement from CNA & CINA on the treatment of an Indigenous woman by nurses in Joliette, Quebec
2020/9/23
CNA welcomes speech from the throne with proposed steps towards Canada’s long-term recovery plan
2020/9/16
COVID-19 infections among Canada’s health-care workers nearly double the global average
2020/9/9
Stellar group of nurses named the first Fellows of Canadian Academy of Nursing
2020/8/12
Innovative virtual platform underway to support new nurses’ transition into the profession
2020/6/22
CNA installs 49th president: Tim Guest
2020/6/11
Anti-Black racism is a public health emergency in Canada
2020/6/1
Joint letter to ministers of health and seniors on improving long-term care for people in Canada
2020/5/29
CIHI data reveals more nurses overall but fewer of them working in nursing
2020/5/27
CNA calls on governments to redesign long-term care to address serious ‘vulnerabilities’
2020/5/14
Announcing the Charter Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Nursing
2020/5/11
Digital Health is Helping Canadian Nurses Improve Patient Care but Opportunities for Improvement Remain
2020/4/20
Statement from CNA president Claire Betker on tragic events in Nova Scotia on April 19, 2020
2020/4/18
Input for a healthy return to Parliament
2020/4/8
Canada welcomes first-ever State of the World’s Nursing report
2020/3/23
Protecting and supporting Canada’s health-care providers during COVID-19
2020/3/17
Joint letter to the government of Ontario from CNA, the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario and the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario
2020/3/16
Joint letter to the Hon. Patricia Hajdu and Dr. Theresa Tam
2020/3/9
CNA announces inaugural leader in new Indigenous Leaders Series
2020/2/6
Outstanding leadership institute continues its legacy under CNA
2019
2019/12/20
Federal health report helps CNA focus its work on stigma and health
2019/12/13
CNA encouraged by Liberal government’s ministerial mandate letters
2019/11/13
Health-care providers jointly call on private insurers to eliminate barriers for nurse practitioners
2019/8/27
The CNA and the CHPCNG release a joint statement on Health Canada’s Action Plan on Palliative Care
2019/8/9
Canadian Nurses Association welcomes first steps by federal government to enable affordable medication
2019/8/1
Canadian Nurses Association responds to Wettlaufer inquiry report
2019/7/12
Statement by CNA president-elect Tim Guest following the Council of the Federation 2019 meeting
2019/7/2
WHO director-general and chief nursing officer help celebrate Canada Day in Singapore
2019/6/27
CIHI report reveals optimistic signposts for future of the nursing profession
2019/6/17
Canadian Nurses Association welcomes federal government’s national dementia strategy
2019/6/12
Canadian Nurses Association supports final recommendations from pharmacare advisory council
2019/6/5
On World Environment Day, the Canadian Nurses Association is taking action and raising awareness
2019/6/3
Canada joins the global Nursing Now campaign
2019/6/3
Canadian Nurses Association and International Council of Nurses co-host event on power, nursing, advocacy
2019/5/21
Canadian Nurses Association supports steps taken by the federal government in addressing the opioid crisis
2019/5/6
National Nursing Week is a great opportunity to recognize the leadership role of all regulated nurses in Canada
2019/4/17
Canadian Nurses Association supports initial steps taken in Ontario’s 2019 budget to improve health care
2019/3/20
Canadian Nurses Association supports Budget 2019’s positive investments towards the health and well-being of people in Canada
2019/3/18
Canadian Nurses Association approved for Health Canada grant to lead development of national nursing framework on the legalization of cannabis
2019/2/26
Canadian Nurses Association and Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario release joint statement on province’s plan to create health-care ‘super agency’
2018
2018/12/21
Canadian Nurses Association to co-host International Council of Nurses 2023 congress in Montreal
2018/12/19
CNA names NNPBC new jurisdictional representative for British Columbia
2018/12/5
Canadian nurses look forward to helping health minister implement framework to improve palliative care
2018/10/16
A new era for cannabis in Canada
2018/8/21
Canadians support nurses dispensing drug samples, survey reveals
2018/8/16
Canadian Nurses Association concerned over Ontario plan to re-use 20-year-old sex-ed curriculum
2018/7/20
Statement by CNA president Claire Betker following the Council of the Federation meeting
2018/6/20
Canadian Nurses Association installs 48th president: Claire Betker
2018/6/18
Canadian Nurses Association’s members vote in favour of representing all nurses
2018/6/18
Canadian Nurses Association to honour outstanding leadership in the nursing profession at biennial convention
2018/6/14
Canadian Nurses Association hosting its biennial convention in Ottawa
2018/6/8
CNA Congratulates Premier-elect Doug Ford and the Ontario PC Party for Majority Electoral Victory
2018/6/4
Canadian Nurses Association calls on Senate to support key amendments to strengthen federal cannabis legislation
2018/5/22
Joint Statement of Support from CNA and CINA for Motion to Create National Suicide Prevention Action Plan
2018/5/14
Canadian Nurses Association welcomes new dementia advisory board
2018/5/11
Canadian Nurses Association and Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario share Ontario leaders’ video responses to key questions during National Nursing Week 2018
2018/5/9
CNA and CINA joint statement on Indigenous Nurses Day
2018/5/7
Statement from CNA president Barb Shellian on National Nursing Week
2018/3/28
Canadian Nurses Association welcomes Ontario’s commitment to improve access to home and community-based care
2018/2/27
Canadian Nurses Association applauds measures in Budget 2018 to strengthen public health and access to care
2018/2/27
Canadian Nurses Association concerned about Quebec nurses’ unsafe work environments
2018/2/17
Statement by CNA president Barb Shellian reflecting on Indigenous reconciliation ahead of Family Day 2018
2018/2/13
Canadian Nurses Association calls on Ontario to take action on cannabis public education campaign and opioid crisis
2018/2/9
Statement by CNA president Barb Shellian on BCNU action
2018/2/3
Statement by CNA president Barb Shellian on CTV’s W5 report on drug diversion by nurses
2017
2017/12/21
2017 closes with better access to care thanks to fewer federal barriers for nurse practitioners’ practice
2017/12/8
Joint statement by CNA and palliative nurses group on the Senate’s adoption of Bill C-277 to create a framework on palliative care in Canada
2017/11/22
Statement by CNA president Barb Shellian welcoming a new housing strategy in Canada
2017/11/14
National survey on cannabis highlights need to invest in nurse-led public education
2017/11/14
More than 9 in 10 Canadians see superbugs as a threat and expect guidance from nurses: survey
2017/11/9
Canadian Nurses Association commends new measures to support caregivers in Canada
2017/11/8
New Canadian Nurses Association partnership to develop and test e-tools for health promotion, opioid relapse prevention, PTSD
2017/11/3
CNA welcomes federal government investment to inform Canadians about cannabis use
2017/10/20
Statement by CNA President Barb Shellian following the health ministers’ conference
2017/10/3
Canadian Nurses Association calls on governments and stakeholders to stem the national opioid crisis
2017/10/2
Canadian Nurses Association granted prestigious research fellowship to enhance nurses’ role in opioid stewardship
2017/9/8
FAQ: CNA Comments on Federal Tax Changes – updated September 8, 2017
2017/9/7
Canadian Nurses Association supports tax fairness for all Canadians
2017/8/11
Media Advisory – Facebook Live town hall with NDP leadership candidates
2017/7/19
Statement by CNA president Barb Shellian following the Council of the Federation meeting
2017/7/17
Media Advisory — Canada’s nurses to raise concerns on abortion access at COF meeting
2017/7/6
Public representative with Indigenous perspective appointed to Canadian Nurses Association board
2017/7/4
Canadian Nurses Association statement on appointment of chief public health officer of Canada
2017/6/29
Ontario and Quebec are back at the Canadian Nurses Association board table
2017/6/22
Canadian Nurses Association applauds passage of Bill C-44 as a win for Canadians and nurses
2017/6/19
Media Advisory — Kamal Khera, parliamentary secretary to the minister of national revenue, to speak at Canadian Nurses Association annual meeting to discuss federal government measures that support nurse practitioners and patients
2017/6/12
The Canadian Nurses Association supports a Healthy Eating Strategy for Canadians
2017/5/18
Canadian Nurses Association welcomes the removal of more federal barriers for nurse practitioners in Bill C-44
2017/5/8
New Neonatal Certification from CNA
2017/5/5
Statement from CNA president Barb Shellian on National Nursing Week
2017/4/20
Key nursing partnership launched to advance mobile health technologies in First Nations communities
2017/4/13
Canadian Nurses Association welcomes public health approach in cannabis legalization bill introduced today
2017/3/29
New CEO named for Canadian Nurses Association
2017/3/22
Canadian Nurses Association applauds removal of critical federal legislative barriers to nurse practitioners
2017/3/14
Expanded seniors care to boost demand for nurses, report says
2017/3/2
Canadian Nurses Association welcomes new B.C. bilateral health agreement with more resources to combat opioid crisis
2017/1/26
Canadian Nurses Association supports critical investments and accountability measures for home care across Canada
2017/1/23
Canadian Nurses Association leads the development of a national nursing framework on medical assistance in dying
2017/1/9
Canadian Nurses Association joins Choosing Wisely Canada to help nurses and patients engage in conversations about unnecessary care
2017/1/5
Nursing coalition granted intervener status in Superior Court case to support clean needle programs in prisons
2016
2016/12/22
Canadian Nurses Association statement on federal, provincial and territorial ministers renewed discussions to reach bilateral health agreements
2016/12/19
Canadian Nurses Association statement on federal-provincial-territorial finance and health ministers’ meeting
2016/12/13
Canadian Nurses Association welcomes federal task force report on cannabis legalization and regulation
2016/12/12
Canadian Nurses Association launches bold initiative to support mobile nursing technologies in First Nations communities
2016/12/8
Canadian Nurses Association welcomes Commons finance committee call for accountability framework within new health accord ahead of first ministers’ meeting
2016/11/22
Canada’s registered nurses and nurse practitioners prescribe accountability for federal dollars, better home care and support for caregivers in advance of new health accord and budget 2017
2016/11/21
Canadian Nurses Association announces CNA
Ontario
inaugural president
2016/10/31
Statement from CNA CEO Anne Sutherland Boal on the release of the hospital harm report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and the Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI)
2016/10/27
National health-care collaborative releases Better Home Care in Canada: A National Action Plan
2016/10/18
CNA statement on the outcome of the FPT health ministers meeting
2016/9/22
Statement from CNA CEO Anne Sutherland Boal on the report of the High-Level Commission on Health Employment and Economic Growth
2016/9/2
Statement by the Canadian Nurses Association President Barb Shellian on the Cambie Surgery Centre trial in British Columbia
2016/8/3
Nurses in Canada respond to long-awaited federal inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women
2016/7/22
Statement by CNA President Barb Shellian following the Council of the Federation meeting in Whitehorse
2016/7/18
Statement by CNA President Barb Shellian on the Council of the Federation Meeting in Whitehorse
2016/7/7
CNA and CINA’s joint statement on the government’s announcement in support of Jordan’s Principle
2016/6/30
Statement from the Canadian Nurses Association on the Newly Created Task Force on Marijuana Legalization and Regulation
2016/6/22
Canadian Nurses Association installs 47th president: Barb Shellian, RN, MN, of Alberta
2016/6/21
Canadian Nurses Association Honours Outstanding Leadership in the Nursing Profession
2016/6/17
Statement from the Canadian Nurses Association on the passage of Bill C-14 - June 20 2016
2016/6/6
Canadian Nurses Association Statement to Nurses on June 6, 2016, regarding Medical Assistance in Dying
2016/6/3
Canada’s Health Care Providers Urge Passage of Assisted Dying Legislation
2016/5/25
Building a National Action Plan for Better Home Care in Canada
2016/5/17
Statement from Anne Sutherland Boal on Bill C-14
2016/5/11
Statement by CNA president Karima Velji on National Nursing Week
2016/4/14
Statement from CEO Anne Sutherland Boal on the tabling of Bill C-14
2016/3/22
Canadian Nurses Association applauds Budget 2016 investments, looks forward to new health accord
2016/3/7
2015 NCLEX-RN results signal several major issues with nurse licensing exam
2016/2/25
Canadian Nurses Association welcomes report on medical assistance in dying
2016/2/17
Canada’s nurses push for 2016 federal budget with innovative and cost-effective options for health care
2016/2/16
National nursing associations sign partnership accord in spirit of authentic Indigenous collaboration
2016/1/22
Adaptable, innovative and affordable health-care system the right approach for Federal-Provincial-Territorial Health Ministers
2015
2015/12/8
Nurses in Canada respond to federal inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women
2015/12/2
Canada’s registered nurses anticipate renewed health emphasis in federal speech from the throne
2015/11/4
Canadian nurses welcome new federal health minister
2015/9/30
Canadian Nurses Association welcomes new Manitoba member
2015/9/13
Canadian Nurses Association applauds NDP pledge to fund improvements for seniors care
2015/9/11
Nursing profession concerned with first NCLEX-RN results
2015/9/10
Canadian Nurses Association responds to Green Party of Canada election platform
2015/8/26
Open Letter to Federal Party Leaders: Health Matters!
2015/8/20
Canadian Nurses Association responds to Liberal plan for caregivers
2015/8/6
Canada’s registered nurses launch digital drive to bring real voice of seniors health to federal campaign
2015/6/23
Latest nursing workforce report raises flags for population health
2015/6/17
Canadian Nurses Association shines spotlight on health employers
2015/4/28
Nurses insist on accountable action following First Nations health report
2015/4/21
Canadian Nurses Association responds to the 2015 federal budget
2015/3/23
Canadian Nurses Association disappointed with short-sighted Respect for Communities Act
2015/2/9
Canadian Nurses Association welcomes Supreme Court of Canada ruling on medically assisted dying
2014
2014/11/25
Health begins at home, says Canadian nurses and citizens alike
2014/11/3
Canadian Nurses Association says 'It's About Time'
2014/10/1
Canada’s nurses say safe staffing critical for safe patients
2014/8/27
Canada’s nurse leader and Council of the Federation chair talk one-on-one about aboriginal and seniors health
2014/7/8
Latest CIHI report introduces new findings and new challenges for nursing workforce
2014/6/24
Canada’s nurses applaud government’s focus on health-care innovation
2014/6/18
Canadian Nurses Association installs 46th president: Dr. Karima Velji, RN, CHE, of Toronto, Ontario
2014/6/18
Canadian Nurses Association launches core competencies for clinical nurse specialists
2014/6/17
Canadian Nurses Association awards excellence in nursing profession
2014/6/10
Canada’s nurses encouraged by Canadian Medical Association’s end-of-life care report
2014/5/15
Complexity and impact of RN role powerfully illustrated in national awareness campaign
2014/5/14
Canadian nurses poised for digital health leadership
2013
2013/12/6
Canada’s nurses eager for more consultation on patient safety regulations
2013/11/26
Canada’s nurses push Parliament for new seniors’ commission
2013/10/28
Canadian Nurses Association Says ‘It’s About Time’
2013/10/8
Problematic trends for registered nurse workforce, report reveals
2013/9/30
Canadian Nurses Association Says ‘It’s About Time’
2013/9/19
Canadian Nurses Association applauds emphasis on leadership and equity in Health Council of Canada report
2013/9/4
Canadian Nurses Association names new CEO
2013/8/19
CNA Shares Nursing’s Priorities for Health Care with New Health Minister
2013/7/26
Canada’s nurses are saving a seat for the federal government
2013/7/24
What’s Next for Health Care?
2013/7/8
Canadian Nurses Association says ‘It’s About Time’
2013/6/7
Canadian Nurses Association joins Partners for Mental Health’s Not Myself Today campaign
2013/6/7
Canadian Nurses Association concerned new safe injection site rules pose extra barriers
2013/5/19
Canadian nurse named president of the International Council of Nurses
2013/5/9
Canadian Nurses Association shines spotlight on health employers
2013/5/2
Canadian Nurses Foundation campaign diagnosed a success
2013/4/29
CANADIAN NURSES ASSOCIATION SAYS ‘IT’S ABOUT TIME’
2013/4/15
Patient plays greater role in The Fifth Estate series than in the health system
2013/3/5
National nursing association celebrates Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee
2012
2012/11/27
Canadians say ‘Yes, please!’ to health in all policies
2012/11/21
Health Canada grants nurse practitioners more prescribing authority
2012/11/16
Canada’s nursing profession celebrates the life of one of its most decorated nurses
2012/11/8
New report from national nursing organizations shows record-high number of RN grads
2012/10/22
Canadian Nurses Association says ‘It’s about time’
2012/7/26
Canada’s registered nurses join with Council of the Federation to drive health-care transformation
2012/6/21
Canadian Nurses Association installs 45th president: Barb Mildon of Whitby, Ontario
2012/6/19
Canadian Nurses Association awards excellence in nursing profession
2012/6/18
Canada’s nurses action change with a new blueprint for health-care transformation
2012/5/14
CANADIAN NURSES ASSOCIATION AND SASKATCHEWAN REGISTERED NURSES’ ASSOCIATION SAY ‘IT’S ABOUT TIME’
2012/5/10
Canadian Nurses Association shines spotlight on health employers
2012/5/9
Nursing quality report card project to transform care
2012/5/8
Canadian Nurses Association applauds new direction of latest national mental health strategy
2012/4/30
CANADIAN NURSES ASSOCIATION SAYS ‘IT’S ABOUT TIME’
2012/4/5
New Advances in Patient Safety through Nursing Assessments in Electronic Health Records
2012/3/28
Canadian nurses want a federal budget that prioritizes the health of our nation
2012/3/20
Canadian Nurses Association says ‘It’s About Time’
2012/1/17
STATEMENT: CNA and CMA respond to Council of the Federation announcement – News Release
2012/1/16
Canada’s nurses and doctors push for national standards in care – News Release
2012/1/13
Canadian Nurses Association declares made and owned in Canada RN entry exam essential – News Release
2011
2011/12/21
Prime opportunity to map out Canada’s health-care future is now – News Release
2011/12/13
Concern grows over adoption of American registered nurse exam – News Release
2011/12/9
Canadian nurses shocked at American announcement – News Release
2011/11/21
Canada’s nursing leaders share views on the future of health care with parliamentarians – News Release
2011/11/7
Canadian Nurses Association says ‘It’s About Time’ – News Release
2011/11/4
CNA and YMCA Canada team up to learn what Canadians need from health care – News Release
2011/10/21
CNA advocates for primary, collaborative and community-based care – News Release
2011/9/30
CNA Pushes Federal Government for Accountable, Efficient, Quality Care – News Release
2011/9/30
Nurses praise supreme court ruling: Insite saves lives and improves health – News Release
2011/9/5
Nursing Outcome Indicators: A collaboration between the International Council of Nurses and the Canadian Nurses Association – News Release
2011/7/21
Canadians to Governments: Come Together Now on National Vision for the Future of Health Care – News Release
2011/7/19
Canada’s Doctors and Nurses Come Together to Urge Politicians to Act Now for Future of Health Care – News Release
2011/5/26
Registered nurses launch Expert Commission on health system renewal – News Release
2011/5/26
Registered Nurses Launch Expert Commission on Health System Renewal – News Release
2011/5/11
Nurses Recognize Top Employers – News Release
2011/5/9
A time to celebrate! National Nursing Week, May 9-15 – News Release
2011/4/26
Nurses urge Canadians to make a healthy election choice – News Release
2011/4/11
Canada’s Doctors, Nurses, and Pharmacists Call for “Healthy” Debate – News Release
2011/3/31
Nursing Speaks Out on Healthcare – News Release
2011/3/22
Federal Budget 2011: Canadians Left Waiting for Vision on Health Care – News Release
2011/3/21
Nurses Bringing Wait Times Down: Report – News Release
2011/3/6
Nurses call for shift in health-care priorities – News Release
2011/2/15
Canada’s nurses speak with one voice – News Release
2010
2010/12/8
Nursing numbers signal improved access to health care for Canadians – News Release
2010/8/23
Nurses to lead national strategy on aging and health – News Release
2010/8/4
Health Care Transformation: A Shared Responsibility – News Release
2010/6/14
Canada’s nurses call for G8 action on maternal, newborn and child health – News Release
2010/6/9
Advocating for maternal, newborn and child health – Canada’s nurses speak up – News Release
2010/6/9
Canadian Nurses Association Installs 44th President: Judith Shamian of Ottawa – News Release
2010/6/8
Gail Donner Recipient of Jeanne Mance Award, Canada’s Highest Nursing Honour – News Release
2010/5/12
Nurses Recognize Top Employers – News Release
2010/5/11
Growing levels of nurse fatigue threaten patient safety – News Release
2010/5/7
Canada Celebrates Nurses May 10-16 – News Release
2010/4/8
Nurses vehemently oppose Quebec decision to implement user fees – News Release
2010/3/5
Federal budget a ‘missed opportunity’ for health system transformation – News Release
2010/2/25
Healthy workers crucial for economic rebound, nurses say – News Release
2010/1/27
CNA and CMA Announce Recipients of 2010 Media Awards for Health Reporting – News Release
2009
2009/12/18
More nurses on the front lines of health care: report – News Release
2009/12/1
Prescription for Canada’s Prime Minister: Put global health at the centre of UN climate summit – News Release
2009/8/19
Canada’s nurses applaud new CMA head – News Release
2009/6/11
Nursing groups mark National Day of Reconciliation with launch of cultural competency framework – News Release
2009/5/14
Canadian Nurses Association Presents 2009 Certification Employer Recognition Award in Support of Continuing Education for Registered Nurses – News Release
2009/5/11
Eliminating Canada’s RN shortage – News Release
2009/4/22
Canadian organizations come together in the fight against malaria – News Release
2009/3/25
Nurses across Canada are reducing wait times – News Release
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