Voters are encouraged to express views and opinions and to solicit commitments from candidates. The sustainability of the health system will be a key issue in the federal election campaign. Canadians will be pressing candidates for commitments on the future of the health system. Canadians, including nurses, are concerned about the accessibility of quality health services. Canadians value publicly funded health care.
Nurses have an important voice in the federal election.
Nurses know the health care needs of Canadians. Nurses know where health services must be realigned to meet those needs. Nurses know where the health system must be repaired to ensure the safety and health of Canadians. Nurses know where money must be directed to sustain the health system.