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  • Speaking Notes to the Select Committee on Sexual Violence and Harassment in Windsor
    Vendredi, mai 29, 2015 - 00:00

    Good Afternoon. My name is Debbie Kane and I am a registered nurse. I serve on the Board of Directors of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO). As many of you already know, RNAO is the professional association representing registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students who practise in all roles and sectors in Ontario. Our mandate is to advocate for healthy public policy and the nursing role in enhancing the health of Ontarians.

  • Speakin Notes: Select Committee on Sexual Violence and Harassment in Kingston
    Jeudi, mai 21, 2015 - 00:00

    My name is Denise Wood. I’m a registered nurse in Ontario, having practised for 45 years in many capacities: as an educator, administrator and in acute and emergency care. I have witnessed first-hand the outcomes of patients who have experienced different levels of sexual assault. I have also witnessed sexual harassment in the workplace. Currently, I am the region 9 representative on the board of directors for RNAO and also the treasurer of the Kingston chapter of RNAO. Region 9 includes Kingston and area, Lanark Leeds and Grenville, Champlain and Seaway chapters.

  • Speaking Notes Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs - Ontario Budget Bill 91: Ontario's Other Deficits: Social, Health, Environment and Infrastructure
    Jeudi, mai 21, 2015 - 00:00

    Good afternoon, my name is Doris Grinspun and I am the Chief Executive Officer of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO). With me is Kim Jarvi, RNAO's senior economist. RNAO is the professional association representing registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students working in all settings and roles across Ontario. We understand the budget's importance when it comes to the health of Ontarians and its effect on nursing services. We appreciate this opportunity to respond to Bill 91, the Budget Measures Act.

  • Speaking Notes to the Select Committee on Sexual Violence and Harassment in Toronto
    Mercredi, avril 29, 2015 - 00:00

    Good Afternoon. My name is Tim Lenartowych and I am the Director of Nursing and Health Policy at the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO). I am joined by my colleague, Lynn Anne Mulrooney, who is our Senior Policy Analyst. As many of you already know, RNAO is the professional association representing registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students who practise in all roles and sectors in Ontario. Our mandate is to advocate for healthy public policy and the nursing role in enhancing the health of Ontarians.

  • Speaking Notes to the Select Committee on Sexual Violence and Harassment
    Vendredi, avril 10, 2015 - 00:00

    Good Afternoon. My name is Kathleen Fitzgerald and I am presenting today on behalf of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO). RNAO is the professional association for registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students who practise in all roles and sectors in Ontario. Our mandate is to advocate for healthy public policy and for the role of nurses in enhancing the health of Ontarians.

  • Ontario Pre-Budget 2015: Moving Forward on Deficits: Social, Health, Environment and Infrastructure
    Jeudi, janvier 29, 2015 - 11:20

    Good afternoon, my name is Tim Lenartowych and I am the associate director of nursing and health policy at the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO). With me is Kim Jarvi, RNAO's senior economist. RNAO is the professional association representing registered nurses and nurse practitioners working in all settings and roles across Ontario. We also represent nursing students. Our association takes pride in influencing public policy and we know that budgets profoundly affect people's health and nursing services

  • Speaking notes:Bill 21, Safeguarding Health Care Integrity Act, 2014
    Mardi, décembre 2, 2014 - 15:09

    Good Afternoon. My name is Doris Grinspun and I am the CEO of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO). With me today is our senior policy analyst, Lynn Anne Mulrooney. RNAO is the professional association for registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students who practise in all roles and sectors in Ontario. Our mandate is to advocate for healthy public policy and for the role of nurses in enhancing the health of Ontarians.

  • Ontario Pre-budget Submission 2014: Finding the Right Balance Speaking Notes
    Jeudi, janvier 16, 2014 - 14:46

    Good afternoon. My name is Doris Grinspun and I am the CEO of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO). With me today is our senior economist, Kim Jarvi. RNAO is the professional association for registered nurses who practise in all roles and sectors in Ontario. Our mandate is to advocate for healthy public policy and for the role of registered nurses in enhancing the health of Ontarians. RNs know from personal experience the impact that budgets have on health, health care, and on the nursing profession; and we appreciate this opportunity to share our views on the 2014 Budget.

  • Submission to the Select Committee on Developmental Services (FASD)
    Lundi, janvier 13, 2014 - 01:00

    Good morning,

    My name is Kathy Moreland Layte. I am a registered nurse and professor of nursing from Kitchener, Ontario. I am here today representing the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO). RNAO is the professional association representing registered nurses wherever they practise in Ontario. Since 1925, RNAO has advocated for healthy public policy, promoted excellence in nursing practice, increased nurses’ contribution to shaping the health-care system, and influenced decisions that affect nurses and the public they serve.

  • RNAO Deputation to Toronto Board of Health in Support of Supervised Injection Services
    Mercredi, juillet 10, 2013 - 13:30