250 nurses gathered in Truro for the Nova Scotia Nurses' Union Annual General Meeting where numerous Locals pledged over $10,000 towards the strike fund for our striking brothers and sisters with CUPE. These long term care workers are on strike across the province. We stand in solidarity with them.
Before we conclude the 2026 Annual Meeting, members now have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A.
Big Daddy Tazz joins us to round out the Annual Meeting with plenty of laughs! Equal parts comedian and motivational speaker, he’s here to entertain, enlighten and inspire our members.
Members in attendance at the AGM will hear a panel discussion from the NEB, sharing insights on the key issues and work shaping nursing across Canada.
The NEB brings nurses’ voices from across the country to the national table, shaping a broad understanding on issues such as staffing, workplace safety, public health care and labour rights.
The National Executive Board (NEB) of the CFNU brings together nursing union leaders from across the country to guide the CFNU’s strategic direction and advocacy priorities.
Executive Vice-President of the Canadian Labour Congress, Siobhán Vipond, joins us at the NSNU’s 50th Anniversary AGM to bring updates on their work.
The Canadian Labour Congress represents more than 3 million Canadian workers, including NSNU members. They work to create and protect good, sustainable jobs while supporting workers and building stronger communities.
President of the CFNU, Linda Silas, joins us in Truro.
Representing over 200,000 nurses and student nurses across the country, Linda always empowers nurses with messages of support and solidarity. Thank you for your passion, limitless energy and voice as you fight on behalf of nurses.
The Honourable Minister of Health & Wellness and registered nurse, Michelle Thompson is in Truro to address members at the Annual General Meeting. She will be speaking on the critical issues affecting nurses in Nova Scotia, and how we can work together to find solutions.
As part of this milestone celebration, we’re unveiling a piece of our history with a Time Capsule Reveal — opening one that was sealed 25 years ago and creating a new one to be discovered by a future generation of NSNU members. Stay tuned for the May What’s Nu? to learn what we discovered.
Today, we honour the nurses who built this Union, the progress we’ve made together and the strength that continues to move us forward.
This morning, we kick off Day Three of the Annual General Meeting with something special.
The Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union is celebrating 50 years. Five decades of advocacy, solidarity and unwavering commitment to nurses and patient care across Nova Scotia.
That’s a wrap on Day Two of the 2026 Annual General Meeting! Stay tuned for more tomorrow!
Following Old Business/Unfinished Business and New Business, NSNU Members at the AGM will have the opportunity to share their ideas and concerns via an Open Forum.
NSHC’s Provincial Coordinator, Jennifer Benoit, joins us at the NSNU’s 2026 Annual General Meeting.
The Nova Scotia Health Coalition exists to promote the public health care system, ensuring quality care for Nova Scotians. The NSNU is proud to support the work of the NSHC through ongoing advocacy and annual funding, helping to strengthen and protect public health care across the province.
This year, we are pleased to welcome Farrah Allen-McKay, Executive Director of the Colchester Food Network, to the Glengarry to accept this meaningful contribution. We are so proud of our members for continuing to make this important initiative possible year after year.
For many years, the NSNU has collected dignity donations at our Annual General Meeting, supporting those in need with essential menstrual health and personal care products. Thanks to the generosity of members, thousands of dollars’ worth of items have been donated to date.
On this morning’s meeting agenda, members in attendance will hear from Dean Steinburg, Director of Security for Nova Scotia Health. He will discuss the details and how these advancements are making a tangible difference in the security of Nova Scotian patients and hospital staff.
NSNU President Janet Hazelton, accompanied by Executive Director Chris Albrecht, will provide AGM attendees with a collective bargaining update.
Collective Agreements expired on October 31, 2025.
Day Two of the NSNU’s Annual General Meeting has been called to order, with more debate, guest presentations, scholarship announcements, an open forum and more to come. Stay tuned!
That’s a wrap on Day One of the 2026 Annual General Meeting! Stay tuned for more information on tomorrow's agenda!
NSNU members can access these resolutions and other important documents at nsnu.ca/AGM2026 (member login required).
NSNU members are debating 8 resolutions pertaining to elections, violence in the workplace, mental health, and other matters. Presentations may continue into tomorrow depending on the duration of debate and voting.
On this morning’s meeting agenda, members in attendance will hear a financial report, presented by Finance Committee members and Director of Finance and Operations, Tom Daniels. Members are provided the opportunity to ask questions of the Committee following the presentation.
You can learn more about the national apology to Indigenous Peoples on behalf of Canada’s nurses at: reconciliation.nursesunions.ca. The NSNU’s Indigenous Resource Centre can be found at: nsnu.ca/indigenous-resource-centre.
On June 3rd, 2025, the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) apologized to First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for the harms Indigenous Peoples have faced historically and currently face in health care. Today, the Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union extends this apology on behalf of NSNU members.
The 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union has been called to order. Members are now receiving a warm welcome from NSNU President Janet Hazelton, which will be followed by the introduction of our Board of Directors, guests and student participants.
