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.

May 3 – 9

National Hospice Palliative Care Week

National Hospice Palliative Care Week is a time to celebrate and highlight the incredible work being done to provide quality palliative care across the country. It is also a time to call for better access to quality hospice palliative care, for every community, in every setting.

Hospice Palliative Care Events Across Canada 

Online Events

Learning Institute

Compassionate Communities in Action: From Inspiration to Implementation to Sustainability

Thursday, June 25, 2026
11:30 am – 3:00 pm

Learning Institute

The Seven Languages of Sorrow: We All Grieve Differently

Monday, June 29, 2026
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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

Conferences and In-Person Events

Conference

HPCO Annual Conference

June 14-16, 2026

Richmond Hill, ON

Conference

Palliative Manitoba Annual Conference

September 17-18, 2026

Winnipeg, MB

Conference

McGill International Palliative Care Congress

October 6-9, 2026

Montreal, QC

Conference

Health Informatics

November 5, 2026

 Drummondville, QC

Conference

Nova Scotia Grief Alliance Symposium

November 20, 2026

 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

  • Expression of Interest: Volunteer Treasurer, CHPCA Board of Directors

    The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is seeking Expressions of Interest for the officer position of Secretary/Treasurer on the CHPCA Board of Directors. Deadline for Submissions: Before or by 5pm ET June 30, 2026

  • Registration Now Open for June Sessions of the 2026–2027 CHPCA Learning Institute

    The June sessions launch a year-long series that will feature more than 20 sessions running from June 2026 through March 2027.

  • Webinar: From Blueprint to Action: How We Can Advance Palliative Care in Canada Together

    Join Daniel Nowoselski, Senior Advocacy Manager, Canadian Cancer Society, and Cheryl Spencer, Interim CEO, Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association on May 7, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM ET.