Climate change is the most important threat to human health on a planetary scale. Where do the leading federal parties stand on this crucial matter? The following is an article by Cameron Roberts, a researcher in sustainable transportation at Carleton University, who evaluates the climate action plans of the four main federal parties.

Election Day is one week away, and advanced polls are already open. Canadians go to the polls on Monday, Sept. 20. Voting is a privilege and RNAO has consistently highlighted the importance of exercising one’s right to vote.

RNAO condemns the acts of harassment against patients and health-care workers by protesters close to hospitals all across Ontario.

Welcome to our Saturday, September 11 report during this nineteenth month of COVID-19 in Ontario. RNAO condems the acts of harassment against patients and health-care workers by protesters close to hospitals. In this update we focus on the federal elections. We share: (1) a call for nurses, families and friends to vote in the federal election; (2) an article evaluating the climate action plans of the federal parties; and (3) another article evaluating where they stand on a key health issue – gun control. Scroll down for policy updates and action alerts, as well as RNAO’s upcoming webinars.

RNAO issued the following media release on Sept. 1 in response to the government’s announcement of a vaccine certificate.

RNAO issued today the following media release in response to the recent protests.

Welcome to our Saturday, September 4 report. Read our call to participate in the federal election. In this update we share: (1) RNAO’s media release in response to protests outside health organizations; (2) RNAO’s media release responding to the announcement of an Ontario vaccination certificate; and (3) our report on RNAO’s media presence during August. Scroll down for policy updates and action alerts, as well as RNAO’s upcoming webinars.