The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is the national association which provides
02/27/2026
The Brockville General Volunteer Association is on a mission to wrap their palliative care patients in comfort, and they need your hands! The "Blankets of Kindness" project is officially looking for local knitters, crocheters, and quilters to help reach their goal of 100 blankets.
Whether you have a stash of spare yarn or a talent for quilting, your contribution brings real comfort to the bedside.
See the full details in the shared post below! Let’s help them hit that 100-blanket milestone.
02/27/2026
Les fournisseurs de soins de santé et de services sociaux, vous pouvez aider vos patients et leurs proches aidants à traverser le deuil lié à une maladie grave ou à une perte en offrant une approche palliative des soins. Cette approche soutient leur bien-être émotionnel, physique, social et spirituel à chaque étape.
Trouvez des ressources de soutien face au deuil à Canada.ca/soins-palliatifs.
02/26/2026
At the heart of the CHPCA Learning Institute is a commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care. Yet we can't do it alone.
By becoming a partner for our 2026-2027 Virtual Workshop Series, your organization joins a mission to provide high-quality, evidence-based education to over 1,200+ healthcare professionals across Canada. Whether it’s as our Visionary Partner or through Support Sponsorship, you will be showcasing more than your brand. You'll be supporting clinicians, researchers, caregivers, volunteers, and under-resourced organizations who provide essential care every single day.
Let’s partner for impact. Download the full 2026-2027 prospectus to see how your organization fits into the fold: https://loom.ly/LQZOVjs
02/26/2026
Death and grief are parts of life we often feel unprepared for, but you don’t have to face them alone. The Last Aid® course is designed to empower you with the knowledge and heart to support others.
On March 20 from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm EDT, facilitators Justine Allen and Yvonne Heath will guide you through the foundations of palliative care, the grieving process, and practical ways to care for loved ones during their final journey. This particular course will include information specific to the province of Ontario.
As part of the Okanagan Embrace Aging 2026 month of events, the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association is presenting a special session on the Last Aid program.
Last Aid is now offered across Canada, empowering everyday citizens with practical knowledge about death, dying, and bereavement. Join us March 24, 10:00 am PT to learn how you can help build a more compassionate community for those facing serious illness.
Organizer Okanagan Embrace Aging 2026 Website https://OkanaganEmbraceAging.com Register for Event Location via Zoom webinar More Info Register for Event Date Tue Mar 24 2026 Time PST 10:00 am - 11:00 am Cost Free and open to the public - Everyone is welcome Last Aid in Canada: Increasing community p...
02/24/2026
Health and social service providers can help children living with serious illness and their families with their grief by offering a palliative approach to care. This approach supports their emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well-being at every stage.
Find grief support resources at Canada.ca/palliative-care.
02/24/2026
Work is where we spend most of our lives. It should be a place where we feel supported during life’s hardest moments.
Whether it's caring for an aging parent or navigating the journey of grief, every employee deserves a workplace that leads with compassion. ❤️
The Canadian Compassionate Companies (CCC) certification is more than a badge; it’s a promise to your team that they matter as people first.
Is your organization ready to lead the way? Learn how to get certified: https://loom.ly/UBEw0dY.
02/23/2026
Hospice kitchens are sacred spaces, yet many operating within them feel isolated and unsupported. In the latest blog on The Palliative Approach, Lisa Gautreau (Compassion Cuisine) advocates for a national shift: moving away from silos and toward a collaborative network of culinary care.
From shared protocols to mentorship from celebrity chefs, the goal is clear: Elevate the work to honour the guest.
Check out the full article to see how we can better support those who provide comfort through food: https://loom.ly/UDzZjJM.
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.
02/23/2026
A heartfelt thank you to the Seniors Engagement Committee (City of Charlottetown, PE) for their incredible generosity and commitment to their community! 💖
By sponsoring a Last Aid course, the committee is fostering a more compassionate community where neighbours have the knowledge and confidence to support one another at the end of life. We are so grateful for their leadership in preparing and caring for our seniors and their families.
Quality hospice palliative care is a right, not a privilege. 💞
CHPCA remains committed to breaking down barriers to ensure that every person in Canada receives the care and dignity they deserve at the end of life. Your gift helps us advocate for a system that leaves no one behind.
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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.
