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Grief and Bereavement Day 2021: “When I Grieve, I Feel…” Campaign

November 9, 2021

(November 10, 2021, Ottawa, ON) — November 16, 2021, marks annual National Grief and Bereavement Day in Canada. On this day, the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) invites all Canadians to share their experiences by completing the sentence: “When I... Read More...

Celebrate Canadian Compassion in Honour of the Inaugural World Compassionate Communities Day this November 1st

November 1, 2021

Register for PACE for Personal Support Workers Program

November 1, 2021

Award winning Canadian singers and songwriters come together nationally for the Saying Goodbye concert held in honour of National Grief and Bereavement Day

October 4, 2021

CHPCA recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a statutory holiday

September 30, 2021

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New funding to a Pan-Canadian research network supports quality palliative care across the country

November 17, 2021

Today the Pan-Canadian Palliative Care Research Collaborative announced the receipt of $2.5 million from Health Canada to support a network of researchers, clinicians, and community in advancing palliative care for patients and caregivers. OTTAWA, [November 17, 2021]. Since its... Read More...

After 158 years of leading with a mission throughout the province of Alberta, Covenant Health has been awarded the designation of a Canadian Compassionate Company

September 22, 2021

(September 22, 2021, Ottawa, ON) — After 158 years of leading with a mission throughout the province of Alberta, Covenant Health has been awarded the designation of a Canadian Compassionate Company (CCC). This designation recognizes their commitment to having formal... Read More...

North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network Prioritizes Compassion For Their Employees, Becoming A Canadian Compassionate Company

August 31, 2021

For Immediate Release Ottawa, August 31, 2021 — The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is happy to announce North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network (NSMHPCN) as the newest addition to the growing number of Canadian Compassionate Companies (... Read More...

Bill C-220 Reaches Royal Assent, Extending the Canada Labour Code by Five Unpaid Days

June 30, 2021

Bill C-220 Reaches Royal Assent, Extending the Canada Labour Code by Five Unpaid Days Last year, MP Matt Jeneroux introduced Bill-C220 as a private member’s bill—only 2% of these types of bills usually become law.... Read More...

Researchers develop innovative patient-reported compassion measure for health care

June 17, 2021

Compassion in care is not routinely measured, hindering positive outcomes for patients Calgary, Alberta – Health care has become part of daily conversation over the last year. But when measuring the quality of health care, empirical data... Read More...

ACP in Canada Launches Essential National Long-Term Care Toolkit

June 16, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, June 16, 2021 – Advance Care Planning (ACP) in Canada has released Essential Conversations: A Guide to Advance Care Planning in Long-Term Care Settings. This comprehensive toolkit offers a roadmap for those involved in planning for and... Read More...

Frailty: Assessment, Mitigation & Prevention Module

June 9, 2021

The module will explore the concept of frailty: a condition of reduced function and health in older individuals that increases the odds of developing multiple medical conditions and affects an individual’s ability to perform activities... Read More...

Canadian Frailty Network releases accredited frailty education module for health professionals

June 7, 2021

For Immediate Release June 7th, 2020 (Kingston, Ontario) – The Canadian Frailty Network (CFN) has released a professional development education module entitled Frailty: Assessment, Mitigation, and Prevention. The module is available on the CFN website at no cost... Read More...

ACP in Canada Resource Guide for Home and Community Care Providers

June 3, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, June 3, 2021 – Advance Care Planning (ACP) in Canada has released the Resource Guide for Home and Community Care Providers for healthcare professionals in home-based care environments. The easy-to-use guide highlights resources for home care workers... Read More...

CHCPA grieves after the devastating discovery of 215 children at former residential school in Kamloops B.C.

June 2, 2021

There are no words to fully express the grief and sorrow we feel for the 215 children that have been discovered on the grounds of Kamloops Indian Residential School. This news has echoed throughout the nation, serving... Read More...

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