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Are we there yet? Reflections on the 9th Advance Care Planning International Conference 2025
This year’s 9th Advance Care Planning International Conference was a testament to the growing momentum behind advance care planning (ACP) worldwide.
A Holiday Wish List for a More Compassionate Canada
At the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA), this season inspires us to imagine a Canada where compassion, understanding, and equitable care are available to everyone no matter their age, diagnosis, geography, or circumstances.
Introducing the Saint Elizabeth Foundation National Centre for Equity and Innovation in End-of-Life Care
The Compassionate Community Index (CCI)—developed by the BC Centre for Palliative Care (BCCPC) and the Kalein Centre—helps communities assess how prepared and committed they are to support people through declining health, caregiving, dying, and grieving.
The Compassionate Community Index
The Compassionate Community Index (CCI)—developed by the BC Centre for Palliative Care (BCCPC) and the Kalein Centre—helps communities assess how prepared and committed they are to support people through declining health, caregiving, dying, and grieving.
Why Canada Needs a Government‑Backed Grief‑Literacy Push
Every third Tuesday in November, Canadians pause to recognize a feeling that unites us all—grief.
Fifty years of compassionate care: Celebrating hospice palliative care in Canada
This year marks a significant milestone in Canadian healthcare history—the 50th anniversary of hospice palliative care. Since its humble beginnings in 1975, this specialized field has transformed how we approach end-of-life care, bringing dignity, comfort, and hope to countless individuals and families across the country.
Help Shape the Future of Pediatric Palliative Care in Canada
Pediatric palliative care in Canada stands at a critical juncture. Advocacy efforts are essential to transform the landscape and create a system that truly serves Canada's most vulnerable children.
Becoming a Compassionate Community
The Compassionate Community movement centres on educating the public about declining health, caregiving, palliative care, grieving, and bereavement.
Honouring Young Lives: The Story Behind National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day in Canada
One month from today is National Children's Hospice Palliative Care Day, observed annually on the second Thursday in October. This day stands as a dedicated moment of recognition for the unique needs of children facing life-limiting conditions and their families across Canada.
Rooted in Community, Guided by Tradition: Reimagining Palliative Care for Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous communities deserve palliative care that is accessible, culturally competent and rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing.
