Creating the Centre of Excellence for the Future of the Health Workforce
On November 23, 2023, Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) hosted an Advisory Forum to gather input and advice regarding the development of an initial strategic framework for the Centre of Excellence for the Future of the Health Workforce – now Health Workforce Canada (HWC). Participants were drawn from a diverse group of stakeholders which […]
Health Workforce Canada’s interim CEO outlines what’s in store for 2024
A new year holds so much promise, and Health Workforce Canada is committed in 2024 to working closely with all health system stakeholders to plan, build and support a strong, healthy workforce to enhance health outcomes for all people in Canada. I began my career in health care as a Registered Nurse and spent 15 […]
Four ways to improve health care in 2024
Governments of all political leanings have agreed to collaborate on system change. The new organization Health Workforce Canada will help improve data collection and sharing to support human resource planning.
Health Workforce Canada established to improve health workforce data and planning
Health workers are the backbone of Canada’s health care system. More than ever, there is a need to improve health workforce planning and to better share knowledge and experience to recruit and retain health workers across the country. The federal government, provinces and territories, and health care system partners recognize the need for a network that will bring together health workforce data experts to learn from each other in order to build a stronger and healthier workforce.
Health Workforce Canada has an Interim CEO
Deb Gordon, former Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Alberta Health Services, has been appointed to the role by the newly founded organization’s Board of Directors. “Deb Gordon is a respected leader in health care. Her extensive executive health leadership experience and her collaborative approach will enable our organization to begin the work of […]