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Human Rights Day

On December 10 we join with organizations around the world in celebrating Human Rights Day.

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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

On December 6, we observe the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. The day marks the anniversary of the 1989 murders of 14 women at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal, who were killed because of their gender.

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Hundreds of Nurses, Health-Care Professionals Hold Vigil for Violence Survivors

TORONTO, ON, November 4, 2025 – Hundreds of nurses and health-care professionals from across the province are holding a vigil at the Nathan Phillips Square to commemorate and honour the lives of those impacted by violence. They are pushing for the implementation of safe staffing levels to help protect health-care workers, as part of a new campaign.

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ONA will Join the First National Council on Nurse-to-Patient Ratios

TORONTO, ON, October 27, 2025 – ONA is announcing that it will sit on the country’s first national council on nurse-to-patient ratios. The council is being formed by the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) amidst ongoing and widespread nursing shortages and high levels of nurse turnover, particularly among younger nurses.

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Ontario Nurses Call “Code Black and Blue” on Workplace Violence in New Ad Campaign

TORONTO, ON, October 20, 2025 – Citing the failure of health-care employers and the Ford government to take effective action to protect nurses and health-care professionals from workplace violence, the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) has launched a new, comprehensive ad campaign.

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Mental Health Awareness Week, Oct. 5 to 11 and World Mental Health Day, Oct. 10

Mental Health Awareness Week (October 5-11) is a time to raise awareness and educate the public about the reality of mental illness. This week coincides with World Mental Health Day on October 10.

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June 1st is Injured Workers’ Day

We join with labour and social justice organizations from across Ontario to recognize Injured Workers’ Day and stand up for those who have been injured or made ill as a result of their work.

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April 28 is the National Day of Mourning

The National Day of Mourning is observed every year in Canada on April 28 to commemorate those who have been injured, made ill or killed while on the job due to workplace hazards or incidents.

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2025 Health and Safety Caucus

Registration is now open for our annual health and safety caucuses, held in conjunction with the April/May Area Coordinators Conferences (ACCs). Learn more.

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International Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day 2025

February 28 is International Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day, which is dedicated to RSI education and prevention.

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