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

Webinar

Indigenous Voices: Supporting Healthy Ways of Living Through Grief and Loss

July 22, 2026
 6:00 PM to 7:30: PM (eastern)
Celebrate the launch of a new collection of Indigenous grief resources created through the guidance of the Elders and Knowledge Carriers Circle and in collaboration with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis partners from across Canada. (Free)

Online Course

Last Aid Course ON

July 22, 2026
 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ON
Facilitators:  Julie McIntyre and Linda Hochstetler

Online Training

Last Aid Facilitator Training

August 20, 2026
 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Learning Institute

The Hidden Grief of Caregiving

September 9, 2026
 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Facilitated by: Jennifer McCrae, CT

Learning Institute

From Prompt to Practice: Transforming Advance Care Planning Through Electronic Medical Record Innovation

September 16, 2026
 12:30PM to 3:00PM
Facilitated by: Dr. Annette Meares, DNP, RN, HEC-C

Learning Institute

After MAID: Walking Beside Families and Palliative Teams

September 23, 2026
 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Facilitated by: Grace Tallman, BScN

Learning Institute

Implementing Digital Symptom Monitoring and Clinical Decision Support in Palliative Care

September 28, 2026
 11:30AM to 3:00PM
Facilitated by: Ms. Diana Nabunje, Bachelors, and Mr. Ivan Rukundo, Bachelors

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

Online Course

Last Aid Course ON

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

Conferences and In-Person Events

Conference

Palliative Manitoba Annual Conference

September 17-18, 2026

Winnipeg, MB

Conference

McGill International Palliative Care Congress

October 6-9, 2026

Montreal, QC

Conference

International Research Conference on Palliative and End-of-Life Care

October 6-8, 2026

 Quebec City, QC

Conference

Health Informatics

November 5, 2026

 Drummondville, QC

Conference

Nova Scotia Grief Alliance Symposium

November 20, 2026

 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

CHPCA News

  • Press Release

    Yukon Government is seeking a physician to join the Palliative Care Program in Whitehorse, Yukon

    Yukon Government is seeking a physician to join the Palliative Care Program in Whitehorse, Yukon. Applications open July 15, 2026.

  • Press Release

    The 2026–2027 CHPCA Learning Institute Program Is Now Available

    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.

  • Press Release

    CHPCA Announces 2026 National Grief and Bereavement Day Theme: Shine a Light on Grief Support in Canada

    Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Announces 2026 National Grief and Bereavement Day Theme: "Shine a Light on Grief Support in Canada"