The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is the national association which provides
05/01/2026
On this , the CHPCA celebrates the physicians who champion a palliative approach to care every day. Beyond clinical expertise, you provide a soft landing for patients and families, ensuring that comfort, goals of care, and quality of life are prioritized. Thank you for your leadership, your empathy, and your commitment to preserving dignity when it matters most. đź’™
Supporting a loved one in their final days is a top priority. Our facilitators provide a better understanding of how to provide help and compassion during this sacred time through Last Aid®.
đź”— Join an upcoming session: chpca.ca/lastaid
04/30/2026
The CHPCA Virtual Learning Institute is a cornerstone for professional learning in Canada. 🇨🇦
It is more than education. It is a signature space for collaboration, dialogue, and skill development among:
✦ Clinicians & Educators
✦ Researchers
✦ Community Leaders
✦ Hospice Volunteers & Caregivers
Together with your support, we can reduce barriers like geography and cost, ensuring high-quality, virtual education is available to those who power hospice care in every province.
Hike for Hospice events have long been the heartbeat of National Hospice Palliative Care Week! 🥾
We love seeing the energy from Huron Shores Hospice, along with all the other hospices who are hosting incredible events like this one in communities across Canada. Whether you’re a fast hiker or a slow stroller, joining a local hike is one of the most impactful ways to ensure compassionate care stays accessible in your own backyard.
This May, we challenge you: Find a hike in your community and walk for the heart of hospice!
Check your local hospice website to see how you can get involved.
Ready to stretch your legs for a great cause?
Registration for Hike for Hospice is open and it takes just a couple of minutes to sign up. Start a team, join a friend, or come solo and meet your people along the way. Whether you hike fast, stroll slow, or show up for the snacks and good vibes, you are part of something that truly matters.
Every dollar raised stays right here in our community, supporting compassionate end of life care at Huron Shores Hospice. Real people, real moments, real impact.
Grab your crew, pick a team name, and get registered today. We promise a great day, a little fresh air, and a whole lot of heart.
PS. You don't have to hike to support the cause! You can support your team of choice by donating & and then help spread the word! 🌻
04/30/2026
We love this insight from Dr. Miriam Mottiar and Ontario’s Anesthesiologists. As we count down to National Hospice Palliative Care Week, we are delighted to highlight the diverse medical professionals—including anesthesiologists—who build a bridge to better quality of life for patients and their families.
Ahead of National Hospice Palliative Care Week next week (May 3-9), we're sharing our Q&A with anesthesiologist and palliative care physician Dr. Miriam Mottiar, who shines a light on her work in palliative care, a field of health that will touch so many of us: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXt6w9xFrSq
04/30/2026
As we wrap up April, remember: your Advance Care Plan is a living document. đź“–
As your life changes, your wishes might too ... and that’s okay! Revisit your plan once a year or during major life milestones to ensure it still reflects the real YOU.
Thank you for joining us this .
04/30/2026
A national roadmap for the future of palliative care. 🇨🇦
The PCCC Blueprint for Action 2025–2030 is here, but advancing it requires collective action. On May 7th (12–1 PM ET), join our live webinar to learn how individuals and organizations can help move these priorities forward.
Learn more about:
✅ The Palliative Care Coalition of Canada’s 24-year legacy
✅ The newest priorities for 2025–2030
âś… Practical ways to advocate for better access
National Hospice Palliative Care Week starts soon! 🇨🇦
Help us show that palliative care belongs everywhere. Download our customizable map, place a pin on your community, and tell us why local access matters to you.
The Last Aid® course empowers Canadians with vital knowledge, but a course fee currently limits its reach. By sponsoring a Last Aid® course, you can remove financial barriers and make this training accessible in your neighbourhood, or one you care about.
Palliative care should meet you wherever you are and at every stage of your journey.
Hedy Bohm’s story is a powerful example of . From life-saving heart surgery in her 90s to a peaceful, supported transition to palliative care at home, Hedy’s team at Sinai Health ensured her spark and dignity remained at the centre of her care.
As we prepare for , let’s celebrate the care teams and families who ensure no one feels unsupported when their goals of care shift toward comfort and peace.
Learn how Sinai Health supported Holocaust survivor Hedy Bohm through every stage of her health-care journey.
04/27/2026
Most of us will care for a loved one at the end of life, yet few feel prepared. 🤍
Join CHPCA at The Legacy Expo - Ottawa as we kick off National Hospice Palliative Care Week with a free session on Last Aid in Canada. Learn how we are building community confidence and breaking the stigma around end-of-life care.
Not in Ottawa? You can still advocate for ! Check out a Hike for Hospice in your area or connect with your local hospice to see what’s happening. Let’s make compassionate care accessible to everyone, everywhere.
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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.
