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 series will consist of a minimum of eight, 3 to 3.5-hour, standalone sessions.

 Abstracts are 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.

April 16

Advance Care Planning Day

ACP Day occurs every year on April 16. On this day, ACP Canada encourages everyone in Canada to plan for their future healthcare needs. 2026 Campaign Kit now available!

Hospice Palliative Care Events Across Canada 

Online Events

Webinar

Understanding Grief in the Workplace

March 11, 2026
 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Pacific
BC Bereavement Helpline

Community of Practice

SPA-LTC, ACP Canada Long-term Care Community of Practice

Thursday, March 12, 2026

 11:00am–12:00 pm ET

Community of Practice

Psychosocial-Spiritual Alberta Community of Practice

Thursday, March 12, 2026

 12:00pm–1:00 pm MT

Webinar

Last Aid in Canada: Increasing community participation in palliative care

March 24, 2026
 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM Pacific

Online Course

Last Aid Course ON

March 20, 2026
 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM Eastern
Facilitators: Justine Allen and Yvonne Heath

Online Course

Last Aid Course ON

March 28, 2026
 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern
Facilitators: Anita Del Re and Anne Stewart

Online Course

Last Aid Course ON

April 8, 2026
 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern (includes 1 hour break from 12-1PM)
Facilitators: Mary Lou Kelley, Julie Lachance, and Elspeth MacEwan

Virtual Workshop

Intro to ACP Workshop

April 16, 2026
 12:00 PM to 1:30:00 PM Eastern
Presented by ACP Canada

Online Course

Last Aid Course BC

April 22, 2026
 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM PT
Facilitators: Brandi Bailey and Clara Dyck

Online Course

Last Aid Course BC

September 23, 2026
 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM PT
Facilitators: Brandi Bailey and Clara Dyck

Conferences and In-Person Events

Conference

Together We Care

March 23-25, 2026

Toronto, ON

Course

Last Aid Ontario
Beth Donovan Hospice

April 18, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Kemptville, ON

Conference

CASC National Conference

April 26-28, 2026

 Kanata, ON

Conference

The Legacy Expo

Sunday, May 3, noon to 3:00 PM, Glebe Community Centre
CHPCA will be presenting at 1:45 pm. Tickets are free.

Conference

AQSP Palliative Care Congress

May 7-8, 2026

Montreal, QC

Conference

NSHPCA Annual Conference

May 7-8, 2026

Bridgewater, NS

Conference

HPCO Annual Conference

June 14-16, 2026

Richmond Hill, ON

Conference

McGill International Palliative Care Congress

October 6-9, 2026

Montreal, QC

CHPCA News

  • Press Release

    Abstract Submission is Now Open for the 2026-27 CHPCA Learning Institute

    The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is excited to announce that abstract submissions are now open for the 2026-2027 Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) Learning Institute.

  • Press Release

    2026 National Hospice Palliative Care Week Campaign Kit Now Available

    Organizations across Canada are invited to take part in National Hospice Palliative Care Week, May 3-9, 2026, as the official Campaign Kit is now available.

  • Press Release

    2026 Advance Care Planning Day Campaign Kit Now Available

    Organizations across Canada are invited to take part in Advance Care Planning (ACP) Day on April 16, 2026, as the official ACP Day Campaign Kit is now available.