Spotlight

May 12, 2026

Nursing Leadership presents Supporting Internationally Educated Nurses

Through mentorship, skills development and policy engagement, IFCNA embodies the Filipino cultural value of bayanihan, a strong sense of civic unity and co-operation traditionally practised by Filipinos, demonstrating how grassroots organizations can address systemic barriers while building a supportive professional community. This profile offers nurse leaders insights into how collaborative partnerships with organizations such as IFCNA can strengthen workforce integration and advance equity in nursing. A Leadership Profile of the Integrated Filipino Canadian Nurses Association

Events

Thursday, May 21, 2026  - Toronto, ON Longwoods Breakfast Series

How to Fight for What You Need: Advocating for Care in Canada’s Health Care System

Michael Decter, Former Ontario Deputy Minister of Health, Mike McCarthy, Canadian Patient Advocate, Healthcare Consultant, and Expert in Navigating Complex Health Systems and Moderator: Shelley Ambrose, Publisher, Journalist, Producer, and Executive

Articles

News

May 14, 2026 Health & Healthcare News
Canada informed of 26 additional hantavirus contacts, says top doctor

2026-05-14 from ctvnews.ca Canada has been informed of 26 travellers who shared a flight with a person potentially infected with hantavirus, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Joss Reimer revealed on Th [...]

May 14, 2026 Health & Healthcare News
A quarter of Canadians polled said they chose not to get a recommended vaccine. Here are their reasons

2026-05-14 from ctvnews.ca OTTAWA -- A new online survey suggests nearly a quarter of Canadians say they’ve declined to get a vaccine recommended by their doctor, and the data indicates most of [...]

May 14, 2026 Health & Healthcare News
The Royal redefines mental health for older adults with landmark global collaboration

Ottawa, ON – May 14, 2026 – A groundbreaking global initiative, led by The Royal, is transforming how mental health care is delivered to older adults — using the power of music and m [...]

Editor's Picks

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The Integrated Filipino Canadian Nurses Association (IFCNA) represents a vital community-driven response to the challenges faced by internationally educated nurses in Canada. Founded in 2019, this federally registered non-profit organization primarily provides comprehensive support for Philippine-educated nurses navigating the complex Canadian healthcare system. This leadership profile presents insights from IFCNA's founding chair, Austine Gaqui, and immediate past president, Mark Anthony Gravos [...]