Nursing groups have complained their members were ignored when they raised concerns about the second SARS outbreak last month. They also want better pay and working conditions to confront the illness.
The second cluster of SARS cases landed Toronto back on a World Health Organization list of SARS-affected cities or regions. The UN agency also previously issued a travel advisory for Toronto, but rescinded it a week later after Canadian officials complained it was unwarranted and promised better screening of international travelers.
Health care workers have complained that authorities dropped their vigilance in May in a rush to proclaim Toronto safe after the initial outbreak of SARS.
The SARS outbreak has hurt Toronto's crucial convention and tourism industry, with hotels, restaurants and theaters saying business is down due to a lack of visitors, especially Americans.
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