2025-10-15 from una.ca
October 15, 2025 (OTTAWA, ON) – Canada’s health ministers are joining nurse union leaders from across the country for a policy meeting focused on tackling growing violence against health care workers.
Six in 10 nurses reported experiencing violence over a one-year period at work, according to a 2025 national survey of CFNU members. The survey also found that 37% of respondents are not receiving workplace violence and harassment training, and 40% are not receiving a health and safety orientation.
Violence prevention is a critical step that all governments and employers must work towards to curb these high rates and protect health care workers.
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