For many in our nursing profession, the yearly renewal of our nursing licenses has become a significant financial burden. Due to inflation and rising living costs, combined with increased operating expenses of regulatory bodies, the cost of yearly license renewal eats into our budgets, making it increasingly hard to manage. We, the vibrant force of healthcare, are feeling the effects of these rising costs, and it's time for a change.

Evidence shows that professional licensing bodies can successfully transition to multi-year renewal cycles. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation, for instance, follows a three-year renewal cycle resulting in less financial pressure on the nurses in one calendar year (2018). A similar solution could be implemented in Canada. By reducing the yearly Nursing License Renewal fees and moving to a more practical three-year renewal cycle, the financial burden on nurses would be alleviated, thus enabling us better to serve our communities without the added stress of managing significant fees on an annual basis.

By signing this petition, you will be supporting the nurses who work tirelessly to keep Canada's healthcare system robust and compassionate. Help us lower these exorbitant renewal fees and support a transition to a more manageable three-year renewal cycle. Sign this petition now and stand with Canada's nurses.

As of 2025, these are the annual renewal cost per province for both RNs and LPNs/RPNs excluding HST: 

ON RN and RPN: $415.84

BC RN: $737.30

BC LPN: $600.24

AB RN: $480

AB LPN: $320

SK RN: $464

SK LPN: $450

QC: $425

MB RN: $551.66

MB LPN: $545.00

NS RN: $428

NS LPN: $319

NB: $509

NB LPN: $350

PEI RN: $529

PEI LPN: $450

NL RN: $412 

NL LPN: 326.09

NU & NWT: $789 

YT: $1037