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  • RNAO Response to GATS Article VI:4 and Domestic Regulation
    December 12, 2006

    Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
    Consultations & Liaison Division (CSL)
    125 Sussex Drive
    Ottawa, Ontario
    K1A 0G2

    December 11, 2006

    Dear Sir/Madam:

    Re: GATS Article VI:4 and Domestic Regulation

  • A Time for Inclusion: Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act, 2006
    November 22, 2006

    Submission to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills

    November 22, 2006

    Introduction

  • Speaking Notes: Anti-Poverty Rally October 17th
    October 18, 2006

    Speaking Notes:

    Doris Grinspun, Executive Director, RNAO
    Anti-Poverty Rally
    Queen’s Park

    Tuesday October 17, 2006

    Good Morning:

    My name is Doris Grinspun and I am the executive director of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario.

    As Myriam so powerfully illustrated, poverty has a devastating impact on individuals, families and our community.

  • Letter to Minister Smitherman regarding cancer medication
    October 4, 2006

    Honourable George Smitherman
    Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
    10th Floor, Hepburn Block
    80 Grosvenor Street
    Toronto, ON M7A 2C4

    August 11, 2006

    Dear Minister Smitherman:

    As the professional association for registered nurses in the province, the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) is gravely concerned about the proposal before you on cancer drugs not funded by the government.

  • Open Letter to Prime Minister Harper Re: Budget Cuts
    September 28, 2006

    The Right Honourable Stephen Harper
    Prime Minister of Canada
    Office of the Prime Minister
    80 Wellington Street
    Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2

    September 28, 2006

    Dear Prime Minister,

    Ontario nurses feel compelled to respond to your government’s decision to cut one billion dollars in spending. Given the overwhelming evidence that the health of Canadians is profoundly affected by social determinants of health, members of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) are asking you to reverse these planned cuts.

  • RNAO letter to Hon. Smitherman on the HealthForce Ontario Strategy
    June 9, 2006

    June 9, 2006

    Hon. George Smitherman
    Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
    Hepburn Block
    10th Floor
    80 Grosvenor Street
    Toronto, ON M7A 2C4

    Dear Minister Smitherman,

    We are writing to share our views on the HealthForce Ontario Strategy. We congratulate you and the Ministry on progress toward a comprehensive health human resources plan. However, we have grave concerns about specific elements of the plan. In this letter we outline our views and ask for a formal meeting to further discuss our concerns.

  • The Right Prescription to Reshape the Drug System: Transparent Drug System Act for Patients
    June 5, 2006

    Transparent Drug System for Patients Act, 2006
    Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy

    June 5, 2006
    Issues Summary & Recommendations

    Governance
    RNAO supports the creation of an Executive Officer position, as it has the potential to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the drug system. We caution that no attempts should be made to transfer political accountability for Ontario’s drug programs from the Minister to this position.

    Transparency

  • Open Letter to Premier McGuinty on P3s
    May 9, 2006

    May 9, 2006

    Dear Premier Dalton McGuinty,

  • RNAO Submission to Bill 36: The Local Health System Integration Act
    February 6, 2006

    February 6, 2006
    Submission to Standing Committee on Social Policy
    SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS

    Recommendation 1:
    a) Amend the preamble to the Act to include references to the government’s commitment to the Canada Health Act and to the Commitment to the Future of Medicare Act.
    b) Amend the objects of the LHINs to include upholding the principles and conditions of the Canada Health Act and strengthening not-for-profit delivery.

    Recommendation 2:

  • Submission to the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology re: the Canada Health Act
    January 9, 2006

    Introduction

    The Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) is the professional voice of registered nurses in Ontario with a mandate to speak out for health and for nursing. RNAO has a proud tradition of speaking out on provincial and national issues as they impact on healthy public policy.