Conferences and Events 

CHPCA hosts two flagship events that take place in alternate years, as well as smaller events that coincide with our national campaigns, initiatives, and advocacy efforts.  

Virtual Workshop Series

2026-2027 Learning Institute

The Virtual Learning Institute is a series of a 20+, 3 to 3.5-hour, standalone sessions.

Registration for all 2026 sessions is now open.

Conference

CHPCA National Conference 2027 

The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Conference (CHPCA Conference) is the country’s premier hospice palliative care conference. The next conference will take place in 2027.  

A woman in hiking boots standing on a rock.

Ongoing

Hike for Hospice

Every year, thousands of ‘hikers’ participate in events put on by their local hospice palliative care organizations. All funds raised during the Hike for Hospice Palliative Care stay in the community where they were raised.

November 17, 2026

National Grief and Bereavement Day

On National Grief and Bereavement Day, CHPCA encourages governments, organizations, communities, and individuals to recognize the impact of grief and take action to ensure meaningful support is available to all. 

Hospice Palliative Care Events Across Canada 

Online Events

Community of Practice

Palliative Approach in LTC Community of Practice (SPA-LTC)

October 1, 2026
 11:00AM to 12:00PM (ET) Free

Learning Institute

ACP in Canada: Historical Barriers and Paths Forward for Marginalized Communities

October 6, 2026
 11:30AM to 3:00PM (ET)
Facilitated by: Professor Phelim Boyle

Online Course

Last Aid Course BC

October 7, 2026
 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM PT
Facilitators: Brandi Bailey and Clara Dyck

Community of Practice

Psychosocial-Spiritual Alberta Community of Practice

Thursday, October 8, 2026

 12:00pm–1:00 pm MT

Learning Institute

Providing Culturally Sensitive Care for the Chinese Community and Beyond

October 13, 2026
 1:00PM to 4:30PM (ET)
Facilitated by: Dr. Kelvin Lou, M.D.

Online Course

Palliative Care eLearning Program

Starts October 14, 2026 | Online Program

Program designed for primary care health professionals.

Online Course

Last Aid Course ON

October 21, 2026
 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ON
Facilitators:  Julie McIntyre and Linda Hochstetler

Learning Institute

Jumping Through Puddles: Supporting Children and Families Through Serious Illness, Death, and Grief

October 21, 2026
 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Facilitated by: Laura Jin, MSc, CCLS

Online Course

Last Aid Course NS

October 24, 2026
 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM AT
Facilitators: Nel Follosco and Ilena Robertson

Online Course

Last Aid Course ON

October 27 & October 29, 2026
This is a 4-hour course held over two evenings: Tuesday October 27 and Thursday October 29 from 6 to 8 pm EDT
Facilitators: Olga Nikolajev and Neela White

Learning Institute

The Writing on the Wind’s Wall: A Polyvocal Inquiry into the Ethical Landscape of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)

October 28, 2026
 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Facilitated by: Kevin Andrew Heslop

Online Course

Last Aid Course ON

November 24 & November 26, 2026
This is a 4-hour course held over two evenings: Tuesday November 24 and Thursday November 26 from 6 to 8 pm EST
Facilitators: Olga Nikolajev and Neela White

Conferences and In-Person Events

Conference

McGill International Palliative Care Congress

October 6-9, 2026

Montreal, QC

Public Course

Last Aid NS

November 1, 2026
 9:00 AM to 1:00PM Atlantic (This event is free)
Location: Community Room at the East Coast Credit Union, 257 Main Street, Antigonish NS
Facilitators: Amelia Tate and Marion Che

Conference

Health Informatics

November 5, 2026

 Drummondville, QC

Conference

Music Care Conference 2026

Saturday, November 14, 2026
Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
In-person and virtual attendance available

Conference

Nova Scotia Grief Alliance Symposium

November 20, 2026

 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

  • Learning Institute Spotlight: October

    October brings four engaging Learning Institute virtual sessions designed to expand your knowledge, spark new ideas, and strengthen your practice in hospice palliative care. From exploring equity in advance care planning, strengthen culturally sensitive communication, better support grieving children, or engage with the ethical complexities of MAiD.

  • CHPCA Virtual Learning Institute Conference Series: End of Summer Sale

    Purchase the Fall Learning Institute Conference Series by midnight on September 7, 2026, and receive the entire Winter Learning Institute Conference Series FREE.

  • 2026 National Grief and Bereavement Day Campaign Kit Now Available

    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.