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For immediate release Wednesday September 9, 2020 Calgary, AB – The Alberta Hospice Palliative Care Association (AHPCA) has received a $1 million grant from the Alberta government to launch three new programs, created by AHPCA, to support Albertans who are... Read More...

For Immediate Release     July 30th, 2020 – (Ottawa, Ontario) Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA)’s Champion’s Council is pleased to announce Upper Grand Family Health Team has been designated a Canadian Compassionate Company (CCC). Upper Grand... Read More...

In response to inconsistent and in some cases extreme restrictions on end-of-life visitations across Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) and the CHPCA Champion’s Council are calling on health... Read More...

Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) is offering its highly rated, highly anticipated annual conference in a virtual format this year. As such, we are asking for your help to spread the word to colleagues and stakeholders... Read More...

The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association has been monitoring circumstances surrounding Covid-19 with relation to the status of the 2020 Hike for Hospice Palliative Care (HFHPC).  With the Hike coming up in May, we are still in... Read More...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the 2020 Learning Institute – April’s 2020 update The following statement is made in regards to the current situation surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19).  The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) has been monitoring circumstances surrounding COVID-19... Read More...

The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association, in partnership with Canadian Home Care Association and Carers Canada, recognizes the dedication and devotion of caregivers on National Caregiver Day – April 7th, 2020. The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA)... Read More...

Hospice Palliative Care Week 2020 Let’s “Bust the Myths” about Hospice Palliative Care May 4th – 10th, 2020 observes the twentieth annual Hospice Palliative Care Week. It is time to celebrate and share the achievements of Hospice Palliative... Read More...

Dear CHPCA associates and affiliates, colleagues, volunteers, and partners, As the WHO-declared pandemic, COVID-19 progresses, this is a very concerning time for many people with serious conditions and palliative care needs, as well as their families,... Read More...

The CHPCA’s Learning Institute brings together health care professionals from across the country for an intense learning weekend. The program is directed towards intermediate and advance learning levels and is facilitated by the best faculty... Read More...