Greater Trail Hospice, Trail FAIR’s Better at Home Program, and Columbia Seniors Wellness join forces with people living with dementia, care partners, healthcare providers, volunteers, and community members to explore what a more dementia-inclusive community could look like
Organizations across Canada are invited to take part in National Grief and Bereavement Day, November 17th, 2026, as the official Campaign Kit is now available.
The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA), in partnership with the Canada's Pediatric Palliative Care Alliance, is launching the Short Lives Can't Wait campaign to raise awareness of the urgent need for equitable access to children's hospice palliative care across Canada.
One of the greatest challenges facing people living with dementia isn't the condition itself—it's the stigma that too often accompanies it. Misunderstandings and stereotypes lead to isolation, exclusion, and negative assumptions, all of which have drastic effects on wellbeing.
Yukon Government is seeking a physician to join the Palliative Care Program in Whitehorse, Yukon. Applications open July 15, 2026.
The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is pleased to announce that the 2026–2027 Learning Institute Program, featuring more than 30 sessions, is now available.
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Announces 2026 National Grief and Bereavement Day Theme: "Shine a Light on Grief Support in Canada"
Last Aid® Facilitator Applications Now Open Across Canada . CHPCA Invites Healthcare Professionals and Community Members to Help Build Compassionate Communities.
What makes a community resilient? While infrastructure and services are important, the real flex lies in relationships. Communities become stronger when people know and look out for one another and feel they belong.
Caregiving is far more common, and far more essential than many people realize. According to Statistics Canada, 42% of people in Canada aged 15 years or older, and more than half of women (over 8.4 million) are caregivers. Yet much of this work remains invisible.
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