Nurses take their politicians to work | Registered Nurse Journal

RNAO AGM 2026

To celebrate Nursing Week, and for a glimpse of life on the frontlines, 50 politicians participated in 35 site visits with nurses across Ontario.

MPP candidates from three of the major parties visited Mississauga’s Credit Valley Hospital on May 10. PC candidate Nina Tangri (second from left), Liberal candidate Bob Delaney (second from right) and Green Party candidate Abhijeet Manay (right) joined RNAO CEO Doris Grinspun (centre) for a visit with nurses on a surgical unit, including Nicole James (left) and Dian Williams (third from left)

Wynne made an announcement during that visit that her government is committed to hiring 3,500 more nurses, including 2,500 in hospitals, and one additional RN in each long-term care home.

Jennifer French meets with RNAO members in Durham-Northumberland.