Position The Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario (NPAO) supports workplace flexibility as an essential component of autonomous Nurse Practitioner (NP) practice and a key strategy for recruitment, retention, workforce sustainability, and patient access to care....
On March 26, 2026, Ontario’s Minister of Finance, the Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, tabled Budget 2026: A Plan to Protect Ontario. While the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO)acknowledges the provincial government’s ongoing investments in healthcare,...
The Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) is troubled by the introduction of co-payments under the Interim Federal Health (IFH) program. Set to take effect on May 1, 2026, beneficiaries of the program will be responsible for the following co-payments: •...
The Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario (NPAO) welcomes the tabling of the 2024–2025 Canada Health Act Annual Report by federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel. The report confirms that all medically necessary services, including those provided by Nurse...
The Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario (NPAO) is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive principles in all aspects of our work. As Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and healthcare leaders, we recognize that these values are fundamental...
NPAO Responds to 2025 Auditor General Report The Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario (NPAO) acknowledges the findings of the Auditor General's December 2025 report, which reveals systemic challenges that underscore the urgent need for comprehensive healthcare...
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are highly educated healthcare professionals who play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across Ontario. In addition to providing necessary clinical services, NPs are instrumental in delivering reimbursable...
On behalf of the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO), we are writing to express strong support for the meaningful involvement and leadership of nurse practitioners (NPs) in the ongoing development of Ontario Health Teams (OHTs) and Primary Care Networks...
August 29, 2025 Primary Care Networks (PCNs) provide an important platform to strengthen access, integration, and equity in Ontario’s primary care system. Through Expressions of Interest (EOIs), PCNs are invited to design initiatives that respond to community needs,...
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Brett Hartley brett@impactcanada.com (416) 903-7797 Ontario’s Nurse Practitioners Celebrate Inclusion in Provincial Health Plans: A Win for Patients and Providers TORONTO (January 10, 2025) – The...