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Organizations Across Canada Invited to Take Part on April 16

Ottawa, ON — Organizations across Canada are invited to take part in Advance Care Planning (ACP) Day on April 16, 2026, as the official ACP Day Campaign Kit is now available.

Advance Care Planning Day is a national initiative that encourages people to think about, talk about, and share their wishes for future health and personal care. Each year on April 16^th, health organizations, community groups, advocates, and everyday people use ACP Day to start meaningful conversations that ease stress for loved ones, help healthcare teams provide care that reflects what matters to individuals, and help ensure people’s health and personal care choices are heard when it matters most.

The 2026 ACP Day Campaign Kit is designed to make participation easy and impactful. It includes ready-to-use resources that organizations can adapt for their communities, whether they are hosting an in-person event, running a digital campaign, or sharing information with clients and families.

“Advance care planning helps people reflect on what matters most to them and communicate their wishes clearly,” said Cheryl Spencer, Interim CEO, Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) “by participating in ACP Day on April 16, 2026, organizations can help normalize these conversations and empower more people in Canada to plan ahead with confidence.”

By joining the 2026 ACP Day campaign, participating organizations become part of a growing national movement working to improve awareness, understanding, and access to advance care planning across Canada.

Organizations are encouraged to download the campaign kit now and begin planning their ACP Day activities for April 16.

Download the campaign kit

For more information visit: https://www.advancecareplanning.ca/programs/acp-day/

About Advance Care Planning Canada: 

The national Advance Care Planning (ACP) in Canada initiative is led by the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) with a financial contribution from Health Canada. The initiative aims to help people living in Canada prepare for their future health and personal health care. Visit https://www.advancecareplanning.ca/ to learn more.

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About CHPCA: 

The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is the national voice for hospice palliative care in Canada. CHPCA is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in hospice palliative care and provides leadership on advocacy, education, research, and knowledge translation to ensure that everyone in Canada has access to high-quality hospice palliative care. CHPCA operates in close partnership with provincial hospice palliative care organizations and other national organizations to strengthen the accessibility and quality of palliative care provided across Canada. Visit www.chpca.ca to find out more.

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Tara Landry
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