Mr. Speaker, this week has been designated as National Nursing Week and “Nursing is Key” is the theme of the celebrations.
Nationally the Canadian Nurses Association is addressing strategies to improve the quality of health care including the implementation of the recommendations of the National Forum on Health. This includes the expansion of medicare to address a broader range of needs, such as home care and pharmacare as part of our innovative health system.
There are over 110,000 registered nurses who have played a leadership role in shaping our health system. We as legislators have come to depend on their experience and expertise to guide us in making wise investments in the health of Canadians.
In recognition of their professionalism and leadership in health care, we salute today the registered nurses of Canada. We extend our gratitude for their continued contributions to the delivery of safe, quality and cost effective health care for all Canadians.