As nurses, your voice matters in shaping the future of health care in Canada. With the upcoming federal election, now is the time to engage, advocate, and make a difference. Here are key ways you can get involved:
Speak up: share your story
Your first-hand experience in health care is invaluable. Share your perspective on key issues affecting nursing and patient care. Talk to colleagues, friends, and family about the challenges and solutions that matter most to you.
Use the power of social media
Social media is a powerful tool for advocacy. Follow CNA on our platforms, share our content, and engage with others online to amplify the voice of nurses. Use hashtags, comment on policy discussions, and spread credible information about health-care priorities.
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Vote: the most powerful tool
Your vote is your voice. Make sure you are registered and take part in the election. Encourage your colleagues and those in your networks to do the same. Every vote counts in shaping the future of health-care policy in Canada.
Check your registration and find your polling station at Elections Canada.
Debate and engage
Engagement is key to a strong democracy. Watch local debates, follow candidates in your riding, and ask them where they stand on nursing and health-care issues. Join discussions in your community and share ideas with others who care about the future of health care.
Communicate with MPs and candidates
Elected officials and candidates need to hear from nurses. When writing to your member of Parliament (MP) or candidates, be brief and focus on a few key issues where politicians can make a difference. Prioritize the most pressing concerns to ensure your message is clear and impactful. Remember, mailing your MP is free of charge — no postal stamp required.
Find your MP and riding at Parliament of Canada.
Combat misinformation: stay informed and educate others
Misinformation and disinformation can impact policy and public opinion. Stay informed by using reliable sources, fact-check information, and educate others on key health-care issues. Share CNA’s electoral platform (coming soon!) and content to ensure accurate, evidence-based discussions.
Volunteer for a campaign
Support a candidate who aligns with your values by volunteering for phone duty, door-knocking, or helping with policy discussions. Your expertise in health care can help inform political platforms.
Join nursing advocacy groups
Collaborate with provincial, territorial, and national nursing organizations to amplify policy priorities and advocate for better health-care policies.
CNA plays a key role in advocating for nurses at the national level. Membership in CNA is voluntary, with each member choosing to join on their own. By becoming a member, you strengthen a collective voice that influences health policies and advances the nursing profession.
If you’re already a member, encourage your colleagues to join! The more voices we have, the stronger our impact. Together, we can shape the future of health care in Canada. Join CNA today!
Write an op-ed or letter to the editor
Sharing your perspective in local newspapers or online forums can help bring nursing issues to public attention and influence discourse.
Encourage workplace discussions
Create a non-partisan environment where colleagues can discuss health-care policy and its impact on nursing. Awareness fosters informed voting decisions.
By taking action, nurses can help shape policies that impact their profession and the health of Canadians. Get involved, make your voice heard, and be part of the change!