CHPCA News
Below you will find CHPCA press releases, news pieces, and other articles of interest on hospice palliative care in Canada. Please contact us if you have news you would like us to share.
CHPCA to Attend Last Aid International Conference 2024
CHPCA is joining delegates from around the world to gather in Cologne, Germany on September 5th and 6th to discuss Last Aid – a public education course that gives the average person an overview of dying and grief.
Strengthening Our Team: Janet Fairbridge Joins CHPCA to Lead Fund and Grant Development
The CHPCA team is growing! We are happy to welcome Janet Fairbridge, CFRE as CHPCA’s newest team member, taking on the role of Fund Development & Grant Specialist.
Updated CHPCA Position Statement on Medical Assistance in Dying to Improve Clarity and Reflect Current Legislation
The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is publishing its updated position statement on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) to reflect new legislation impacting MAiD enacted after June 2019, to improve the clarity of its position, and to update the definition of palliative care adopted by CHPCA.
Ross Video Becomes First Certified Canadian Compassionate Company
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) today announced Ross Video, which already had a “designation” as a Canadian Compassionate Company (CCC), is being elevated to the new certificate program.
New Funding to Pan-Canadian Research Network Supports Quality Palliative Care
Today the Pan-Canadian Palliative Care Research Collaborative announced the receipt of $2.5 million from Health Canada to support a network of researchers, clinicians, and community in advancing palliative care for patients and caregivers.
CHPCA Releases Updated National Framework for Advance Care Planning Canada
Advance Care Planning (ACP) Canada initiative, led by the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) has released an This new Framework includes an updated plan for implementation of ACP in Canada.
