Here you will find CHPCA’s press releases and other articles of interest on hospice palliative care in Canada. If you have a news item you would like to share, please contact us.
Consultation of Legislative Options for Assisted Dying
November 4, 2015As part of its response to the Carter decision, the Government of Canada has established the External Panel on Options for a Legislative Response to Carter v. Canada. The mandate of the Panel is to engage... Read More...
Ian’s Walk for End of Life Care 2015
May 21, 2015OTTAWA — On Thursday, May 21st, Ian Bos will embark on a cross-country walk in memory of his late father, Ted Bos to raise awareness and funds for palliative care societies across Canada, the Canadian Hospice Palliative... Read More...
On May 3, 2015, thousands of Canadians of all ages will gather on walking paths, parks, and hiking trails across Canada to celebrate the 13th Annual Hike for Hospice Palliative Care. The Hike for Hospice Palliative Care is... Read More...
The Power of 10: Let’s talk about Hospice Palliative Care
April 30, 2015One of the best ways to spread a message is by turning to your own social circles. This year’s National Hospice Palliative Care Week campaign, which runs May 3rd to 9th, is titled “The Power... Read More...
Look who’s NOT Talking
October 21, 2014New study aims to bridge the gap between patients and doctors (Ottawa, ON) — Recent polls suggest that 60% of Canadians want to have important end-of-life conversations with their doctors, however a large number of health professionals don’... Read More...
Job Opportunity with the CHPCA – Communications Officer
July 14, 2014Position Title: Communications Officer Language Designation: Bilingual – English (Written and Spoken) and French (Spoken and Comprehension) Essential Supervisor: Executive Director Supervises: Communications and Fundraising Assistant Hours per Week: 37.50 Salary Range: $44,000 — $52,000 PurposeTo coordinate communications for the Canadian... Read More...
Harvey Max Chochinov is as an international leader in the field of palliative care. A distinguished professor and Canada Research Chair in Palliative Care, he has studied the psycho-social dimensions of palliative medicine, such as sense... Read More...
Federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose Announced the launch of a new Advisory Panel on Healthcare Innovation today. The panel Will Work to Ensure cost-effectiveness in Canada’s health care system. “Through the palliative approach to care,... Read More...
Last week, the House of Commons passed Motion M-456, recognizing that there is a need for national strategies, frameworks and blueprints in hospice palliative and end-of-life care. The motion also recognizes the need to support caregivers,... Read More...