Submission to Halifax Chronicle Herald series on health reform by Judith Shamian, President, Canadian Nurses Association (January 2012) The Canadian Nurses Association believes Canadians can be proud of, and grateful for,our health care system. However, changes are critical if Canadians … Continue reading →

I often wonder if advocates get tired. In order to make this world a better place we need advocates – individuals and groups who promote ideas that make us stronger, people who engage in public debate and keep the lime … Continue reading →

Over the past twelve years, I have been blessed by being in positions that have allowed me to spend time in our different provinces and territories.  As the Executive Director of Nursing Policy for the federal government, as the President … Continue reading →

For most of us corporate business slows down at the end of the year. I generally use this time to visit with family overseas, catch up on reading and reflect on both the past year and the one ahead.   This … Continue reading →

I guess Jim Collins, author of the books Good to Great, Built to Last and Great by Choice, would label me as a Level 5 leader – where I am obsessing and ambitious for the organizations I serve.  So true. … Continue reading →

Last week the federal government unexpectedly announced its planned formula for future funding of (provincially delivered) health care, thereby circumventing debate that had already begun due to the 2014 expiry of the Health Accord. (Annual increases will remain at the … Continue reading →