Ontario nursing college now allowed to temporarily register international nurses
CBC
She is also announcing a number of other changes that will take effect on Jan. 1, including imposing time limits on health regulatory colleges to make registration decisions and banning them from requiring Canadian work experience for registration.
Describing the announcement as "excellent news," CNO's executive director and CEO Silvie Crawford said it will help increase access to safe nursing care for Ontarians at a critical time.
"The College of Nurses of Ontario protects the public through the promotion of safe nursing practice, this includes the registration of nurses with the knowledge, skill and judgment to practice safely in Ontario," Crawford said in a statement to CBC Toronto.
"Already in 2022 CNO has registered more nurses than ever, and these regulation changes will further support the increase of safe, qualified nurses into the health care system."