Initatives

CHPCA commits to its mission by leading initiatives that aim to improve quality hospice palliative care in Canada through public policy, education, knowledge translation, awareness, and collaboration. 

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Advanced Care Planning Canada

The Advance Care Planning Canada initiative, led by CHPCA, focuses on advancing the Pan-Canadian Framework for Advance Care Planning.

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Canadian Network of Palliative Care for Children (CNPCC) 

The CNPCC aims to improve the quality of living and dying for infants, children, and youth with life threatening conditions, and their families.  

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The Palliative Approach Blog

The Palliative Approach blog provides relevant and thought-provoking palliative care content for professionals, volunteers, and advocates across Canada.

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Canadian Compassionate Companies (CCC)

The CCC program encourages employers to provide more compassionate care for employees. Certification requires meeting at least five of eight criteria.

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CHPCA Awards

CHPCA honours individuals who make outstanding contributions to the field of hospice palliative care biennially, in conjunction with our national conference.

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Your Donations Matter

CHCPA relies on support from people who believe that no one should be left to suffer needlessly because palliative care isn’t available or is too hard to find.  

Give today to make hospice palliative care more accessible for everyone. 

Past Initiatives

Though no longer actively supported, CHPCA has led many important projects that are still impacting people today.

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CHPCA News

  • Press Release

    Celebrating Excellence in Pediatric Palliative Care: Dr. Hal Siden Named Recipient of the 2025 Pediatric Award of Excellence

    Dr. Hal Siden announced as the recipient of the 2025 Pediatric Award of Excellence. This award recognizes Dr. Siden’s extraordinary leadership, vision, and impact on pediatric palliative care (PPC) in Canada and across the globe.

  • Press Release

    Breakfast on the Hill: Bringing the Experience of Palliative Care to Federal Decisionmakers

    On November 19, the Palliative Care Coalition of Canada (PCCC) hosted its annual Breakfast on the Hill at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) was pleased to participate as a member of the PCCC.

  • Press Release

    Dr. Balfour Mount 1939-2025

    The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) joins the world in mourning the loss of a true pioneer and the "father of palliative care," Dr. Balfour Mount (1939-2025).