Medical Assistance in Dying: What every nurse should know

On June 17, 2016, the federal government’s Bill C-14 An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make related amendments to other Acts (medical assistance in dying) received royal assent and became law in Canada. As a result of receiving royal assent, the provisions of Bill C-14 which amend the Criminal Code now form part of the Code, and…

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National Nurse Practitioner Week is Nov. 9-15, 2025!

The Canadian Nurses Protective Society salutes and celebrates the dedication and expertise of Canada’s Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and their commitment to delivering high-quality, comprehensive care. NPs have extensive education and nursing experience that allows them to run independent practices, serve as primary care providers, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals within multidisciplinary teams. Some key…

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Nurse Practitioner Webinar Series

The Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS) is pleased to provide a webinar series for nurse practitioners (NPs) that provides specific information to help NPs strengthen their legal risk management education. This five-part webinar series focuses on legal risk management in primary care, with new topics presented throughout the year. Details and registration link are below….

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The Canadian Nurses Protective Society Welcomes New Associate Chief Executive Officer

The Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS) is delighted to announce that Jean-François Laberge has joined the CNPS as Associate Chief Executive Officer. Jean-François is a fully bilingual and trusted educator, advocate, and litigator. He also brings a wealth of regulatory and dispute resolution expertise to this new role. In addition to his multidisciplinary legal career,…

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