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.
Bill C-220 Reaches Royal Assent, Extending the Canada Labour Code by Five Unpaid Days
Last year, MP Matt Jeneroux introduced Bill-C220 as a private member’s bill—only 2% of these types of bills usually become law. This enactment amends the Canada Labour Code by five unpaid days, which entitles Canadians to extend their bereavement leave—including employees who, at the time a family member dies, are on compassionate care leave or leave related to critical illness in respect of the deceased person.
CHPCA Appoints Laurel Gillespie as Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPC) are pleased to announce the new position of Chief Executive Officer commencing 29th January 2021.
Declaration of Family Caregiver Rights and Responsibilities Affirms Role of Family Caregivers as Essential Component of Care
In response to inconsistent and in some cases extreme restrictions on end-of-life visitations across Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, Caregivers4Change in collaboration with Plan Well Guide and numerous provincial and national organizations, to release a Declaration of Family Caregiver Rights and Responsibilities affirming that family caregivers are more than just visitors.
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association calls for more compassionate visitation protocols during COVID-19 pandemic
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.
The Quality End-of-Life Care Coalition of Canada (QELCCC) Releases Blueprint for Action 2020-2025
The Quality End-of-Life Care Coalition of Canada (QELCCC) is proud to announce the release of the Blueprint for Action 2020-2025
CHPCA Cheers Unanimous Senate Approval of Bill C-277
The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association is celebrating the Senate of Canada’s unanimous approval of bill C-277. “This is a big first step in our effort to create a national, sustainable framework for hospice and palliative care”, said Sharon Baxter, Executive Director of the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association.
