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Canada’s health ministers advance workforce reforms and national health-data sharing

Federal, provincial, and territorial health ministers met in Winnipeg to discuss healthcare system improvements. Key priorities include streamlining pathways for internationally educated professionals, establishing a national public health data-sharing agreement, and confirming ongoing federal funding for rare disease treatments.

Why it matters: National efforts to improve workforce mobility may create new pathways for internationally educated health professionals to practice in Manitoba.

News source: Hospital News (opens in a new tab)

Health policyCanada

Canada’s nurses look to health ministers for action on seniors’ care at policy briefing

The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions met with federal and provincial health ministers to advocate for a national seniors’ care strategy. The union is calling for mandatory staffing standards, increased funding, and improved support for long-term care workers to address chronic overcapacity and workplace violence.

Why it matters: The union is pushing for mandatory staffing standards and pay parity to address the heavy workload and safety risks faced by long-term care staff.

Official source: Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (opens in a new tab)

Health policyCanada

Canada’s nurses encouraged by extension of federal health funding agreements

The federal government has extended health funding for mental health, addictions, and home and community care by one year. This extension aligns with existing long-term care agreements and provides a new timeline for governments to discuss future funding formulas.

Why it matters: This extension ensures continued federal financial support for mental health, addictions, and home and community care programs where frontline staff work.

Official source: Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (opens in a new tab)

Health policyCanada

Canada’s nurses urging health ministers to focus on seniors’ care at health policy meeting

Canadian health ministers and nurse union leaders are meeting on October 16 to discuss expiring federal health funding agreements. The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions is advocating for a national seniors' care strategy, including mandatory staffing standards and pay parity for health workers, as key funding agreements for home and long-term care are set to expire between 2027 and 2028.

Why it matters: The outcome of these funding negotiations could impact staffing standards, pay parity, and resource availability for Manitoba nurses and care workers.

Official source: Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (opens in a new tab)