The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is the national association which provides
04/06/2026
The Learning Institute session programs are resources our participants keep and reference long after the sessions end.
Position your organization alongside the latest in palliative care research and practice with a digital program ad. These ads offer high-frequency visibility for your organization across the entire 2026-27 series. From business card sizes to full-page features, there’s a spot for every partner.
Our gratitude to Zenaida Saldanha PEI Realtor Century21 Northumberland Realty for sponsoring the April 16th Last Aid course in Summerside, PEI.
Thanks to Zenaida’s generosity, local residents are gaining the tools and confidence to support those they love through life’s most difficult transitions. Thank you, Zenaida, for investing in a more compassionate and connected community! 🧡
04/03/2026
In observance of the Easter holiday, our office will be closed from Friday, April 3rd, through Monday, April 6th. We will resume regular operations on Tuesday, April 7th. Wishing you a restful and peaceful long weekend.
En raison du congé de Pâques, nos bureaux seront fermés du vendredi 3 avril au lundi 6 avril inclusivement. Nous reprendrons nos activités habituelles le mardi 7 avril. Nous vous souhaitons une longue fin de semaine reposante et paisible.
04/02/2026
This spring, we want to say thank you. 💗
Your partnership makes a real difference in the lives of Canadians and their families. Whether you share our campaigns or social media posts, spread the word about the importance of hospice palliative care, or make a gift, you are helping CHPCA reach those who need it most.
04/02/2026
Caring for a loved one with a serious illness is demanding, and grief can often begin long before a loss occurs. Whether it’s grieving a change in plans or a loss of independence, it is important to remember these feelings are a normal response.
Health Canada’s new resources explain how palliative care can support caregivers' emotional, spiritual, and practical needs at any stage. Download the guide here: https://loom.ly/3Aye2Ks
04/01/2026
The window to submit your abstract for the 2026-27 Learning Institute closes today.
This is your opportunity to contribute to a high-impact series of virtual education that equips care providers with skills that endure. Help us build a program that reflects the best of hospice palliative care across Canada.
Le Réseau canadien pour la thérapie assistée par les psychédéliques en oncologie (CAN-PACT) invite des personnes ciblées à répondre à un court sondage. L'objectif est d'identifier les principales questions encore sans réponse concernant les thérapies assistées par les psychédéliques pour les personnes atteintes de cancer.
Le réseau recherche des personnes de 18 ans et plus, résidant au Canada, qui sont :
👉 Des personnes vivant ou ayant vécu avec un cancer;
👉 Des proches aidants ou aidantes d'une personne atteinte de cancer;
👉 Des cliniciens ou cliniciennes en oncologie (toutes disciplines confondues);
👉 Des décideurs ou décideuses politiques en matière de santé;
👉 Des prestataires de soutien communautaire.
A heartfelt thank you to the The City of Summerside for sponsoring the upcoming Last Aid™ course at the Summerside Regional Library. By sponsoring this session, the City is ensuring residents gain the tools and confidence needed to support loved ones through life’s final chapters.
We are so grateful to work with a city that prioritizes the well-being of its people. Thank you for helping your community grow stronger, together. 🤍
03/31/2026
Across Canada, social innovations like Nav-CARE and Compassionate Communities are bringing people together to ensure that those living with dementia or chronic illness can age in place with dignity and joy.
Discover how multi-year projects (CDIC & CCVN) are transforming volunteerism and reducing stigma in rural and urban Canada. It’s time to move from "fixing" to "empowering."
One month from today is National Children's Hospice Palliative Care Day, observed annually on the second Thursday in October. This day stands as a dedicated moment of recognition for the unique needs of children facing life-limiting conditions and their families across Canada.
03/30/2026
Mark your calendars for the NL Palliative Care Association’s 2026 "Dignity & Diversity" Conference in St. John's, May 21st–22nd.
Connect with leaders like keynote speaker Dr. Naheed Dosani and fellow advocates committed to equity-oriented care. From the Meet & Greet at the MUN Medicine Atrium to a full day of programming, it’s going to be a transformative two days.
Talking about death does not have to be difficult. 🤍
Most of us will care for a loved one who is ill, dying, or grieving. Yet many of us do not feel prepared. Join CHPCA at the Ottawa Legacy Expo for a special free session on Last Aid in Canada: Increasing Community Participation in Palliative Care.
Learn how this public education program is helping Canadians feel more confident, prepared, and supported in end-of-life conversations.
📅 Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM
📍 Glebe Community Centre, Ottawa
🎤 Speakers: Cheryl Spencer & Tara Landry
One year ago, Providence Care expanded its palliative services by opening Kingston, Ontario's first hospice residence. Since then, the team at AB Smith Homestead House has provided a "home away from home" for 176 patients and their families.
From 24-hour medical support to the simple comforts homemade soup or overnight stays for beloved pets, the staff, volunteers, and donors supporting the Homestead are ensuring no one faces the end of life alone.
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The CHPCA is the national voice for Hospice Palliative Care in Canada. Advancing and advocating for quality end-of-life/hospice palliative care in Canada, its work includes public policy, public education and awareness. Established in 1991, its volunteer Board of Directors is composed of hospice palliative care workers and volunteers from Canadian provinces and territories as well as members-at-large.
The Canadian Palliative Care Association (CPCA) was formally established as a national charitable organization in November 1991 and opened the first office in Ottawa in February 1994. The association’s first newsletter “AVISO” was published in both official languages in June, 1992.
Today, the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association is the national voice for hospice palliative care in Canada. It is a national charitable non-profit association whose mission is to provide leadership in hospice palliative care in Canada. We strive to achieve this mission by supporting research, promoting education and training, improving public awareness of hospice palliative care, and by advocating for increased programs and services. CHPCA works in close partnership with other national organizations and will continue to move forward with the goal of ensuring that all Canadians, regardless of where they may live, have equal access to quality hospice palliative care for themselves and their family.
L’Association canadienne de soins palliatifs (ACSP) a été officiellement établie en tant qu’organisme national de bienfaisance en novembre 1991, et a ouvert ses premiers bureaux à Ottawa en février 1994. Le premier numéro d’AVISO, le bulletin de l’Association, a été publié dans les deux langues officielles en juin 1992. En espagnol, « aviso » signifie « avis » ou « intelligence », et en latin, « avis » signifie « oiseau », des notions qui s’agencent joliment à l’emblème de l’ACSP.
Aujourd’hui, l’ACSP est la voix nationale du secteur des soins palliatifs au Canada. Il s’agit d’un organisme national de bienfaisance sans but lucratif dont la mission est de fournir son leadership dans le domaine des soins palliatifs partout au pays. L’ACSP travaille à réaliser sa mission en appuyant la recherche, en faisant la promotion de l’éducation et de la formation, en sensibilisant la population aux soins palliatifs, et en militant pour l’accroissement des programmes et services. L’ACSP travaille en étroite collaboration avec d’autres organismes nationaux, et continue de progresser dans le but de garantir à tous les Canadiens, où qu’ils vivent, un accès équitable à des soins palliatifs de grande qualité, pour eux-mêmes et leur famille.
