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

Led by Public Health Palliative Care International (PHPCI), November 1st, 2021 marks the inaugural World Compassionate Communities Day. The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is proud to celebrate this day to recognize and applaud the contributions of people across Canada and around the world to build stronger, kinder, and more compassionate communities for those […]

Register for PACE for Personal Support Workers Program

NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! PACE for PSWs is an exciting, new, flexible 10-course online program designed to provide much-requested support and education for Personal Support Workers – the hearts and hands of the health care team. Participants will become more comfortable and confident when providing palliative care for people living with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Best of all, you’ll earn a National […]

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

Hosted by Tara Shannon, talent performing includes Johnny Reid, Gregory Charles, John McDermott, Michelle Wright, Fred Penner, Jenn Grant, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Ray Legere and many more. Ottawa, ON (October 04, 2021) – Saying Goodbye is a national concert on November 14 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. EST with performers from across each province and territory, held in […]

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

(September 30, 2021, Ottawa, ON) — In the spirit of reconciliation, the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) announces that it will recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th as an annual statutory holiday. Our offices are closed for the day to provide our staff with the time and opportunity to […]

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, 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 human resource policies in place to accommodate employees who may need to take time off […]

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

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 (CCC). CHPCA and its Champion’s Council award the designation of a CCC if a company meets […]

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

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. This enactment amends the Canada Labour Code by five unpaid days, which entitles Canadians to extend their bereavement leave—including employees […]

Researchers develop innovative patient-reported compassion measure for health care

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 doesn’t currently tell the whole story. A team at University of Calgary discovered that several research studies, formal health inquiries and survey […]

ACP in Canada Launches Essential National Long-Term Care Toolkit

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 providing long-term care, to understand and implement ACP best practices and palliative approaches in long-term care.Ideally, residents of […]

Frailty: Assessment, Mitigation & Prevention Module

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 in their daily lives. This module will provide certified Continued Medical Education (CME) credits. What to expect from Frailty: Assessment, […]