Nursing Statistics Report 2026

This report includes highlights, data and trends from the past year, including changes to the overall nursing population, demographic shifts and changes in employment patterns. It provides a comprehensive picture of the trends in nursing health human resources in Ontario and allows CNO to identify the most significant patterns across several of our processes. The detailed data and methods are included in the appendices.

Nursing Registration Exams Report

As part of the registration process, applicants must successfully complete a national registration examination. This report provides information about the number of Ontario-educated applicants who attempted the exams and the number that passed.

Evaluation Report: Supervised Practice Experience Partnership Program

This report examines the impact of the Supervised Practice Experience Partnership (SPEP) program with data from the first three years of the program (Jan. 1, 2022 – Jan. 1, 2025). The SPEP program evaluation offers a detailed analysis of the program’s impact on health human resources, the experience of key participant groups and the relationship between program participation and nursing practice concerns.

Movement and Attrition Report

This report provides an overview of the major trends regarding nurses’ movement into and out of Ontario, as well as within the profession. Various key trends were identified, including consistent net growth in both the nursing supply and workforce, along with considerable movement between nursing categories. This report aims to support health human resource planning by utilizing data uniquely available to CNO.