Action Councils and Terms of Reference

Anti-racism Action Council

The Anti-racism Action Council is one of six councils within the Canadian Nurses Association that will advance a vision for the future of nursing that enables CNA to meet operational and strategic objectives and support CNA operations in an action capacity (please note this council is awaiting the 2026 strategic plan).

Francophone Action Council

The Francophone Action Council is one of six councils within the Canadian Nurses Association that will advance a vision for the future of nursing that enables CNA to meet operational and strategic objectives and support CNA operations in an action capacity.

Future of Nursing Action Council

The Future of Nursing Action Council is one of six councils within the Canadian Nurses Association that will advance a vision for the future of nursing that enables CNA to meet operational and strategic objectives and support CNA operations in an action capacity (please note this council ended their mandate in summer 2025). 

Indigenous Relations Action Council

The Indigenous Action Council is one of six councils within the Canadian Nurses Association that will advance a vision for the future of nursing that enables CNA to meet operational and strategic objectives and support CNA operations in an action capacity (please note this council is awaiting the 2026 strategic plan).

Professional Nursing and Membership Council

The Professional Nursing and Membership Council is one of six councils within the Canadian Nurses Association that will advance a vision for the future of nursing that enables CNA to meet operational and strategic objectives and support CNA operations in an action capacity (please note this council ended their mandate in summer 2025).

Specialty Nursing Practice Action Council

The Specialty Nursing Practice Action Council is one of six councils within the Canadian Nurses Association that will advance a vision for the future of nursing that enables CNA to meet operational and strategic objectives and support CNA operations in an action capacity (please note this council ended their mandate in summer 2025).

For further information, please email actioncouncils@cna-aiic.ca.