Ontario’s registered nurses know that moving towards a poverty-free Canada is the best way to build a healthier, more inclusive, and more vibrant Canada. The links below will take you to the oral and written evidence presented by the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario as well as testimony by street nurse, Cathy Crowe, and links to community campaigns for a poverty-free Canada.

June 2, 2009 Meeting 42 Toronto

Summary of Recommendations

1. RNAO strongly urges the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to legislate and fund a minimum of 3.5 hours of nursing and personal care for residents of long-term care homes, attached to average acuity. Greater acuity would require more hours of care.

2. RNAO strongly urges the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to require by regulation and fund a minimum of 0.5 hours of activation and recreational programs that promote socialization, engagement in social activities, mental and physical stimulation for residents of long-term care homes.

Speaking Notes for Bill 162, Budget Measures Act, 2009
to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs
May 7, 2009

Presented by RNAO President-Elect David McNeil

Good afternoon. My name is David McNeil. I am a registered nurse and the President-Elect of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. RNAO is the professional organization representing registered nurses who practise in all roles and sectors across this province. Our mandate is to advocate for healthy public policy and for the role of registered nurses in enhancing the health of all Ontarians.

Introduction
The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) is the professional organization for registered nurses who practice in all roles and sectors across this province. Our mandate is to advocate for healthy public policy and for the role of registered nurses in enhancing the health of Ontarians. We welcome this opportunity to present this submission on Bill 115, the Coroners Amendment Act, 2008, to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy.