Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)

The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) is the national and global professional voice of Canadian nursing. Our mission is to advance the nursing profession to improve health outcomes in Canada’s publicly funded, not-for-profit health system. CNA is the only national association that speaks for all types of nurses across all 13 provinces and territories. We represent nurses that are unionized and non-unionized, retired nurses, nursing students, and all categories of nurses (registered nurses, nurse practitioners, licensed and registered practical nurses, and registered psychiatric nurses).

Mission

To make nursing better — for nurses, for patients, and for our public health systems.

Vision

Progressive leadership that unites nurses to advance our profession, the health of Canadians, and a healthier environment and society.

Values

• Courage
• Equity
• Diversity
• Excellence
• Innovation
• Trust