CHPCA News
Below you will find CHPCA press releases, news pieces, and other articles of interest on hospice palliative care in Canada. Please contact us if you have news you would like us to share.
CHPCA Releases Updated National Framework for Advance Care Planning Canada
Advance Care Planning (ACP) Canada initiative, led by the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) has released an This new Framework includes an updated plan for implementation of ACP in Canada.
Award winning Artists Come Together for Saying Goodbye Concert 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.
CHPCA Recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a Statutory Holiday
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 reflect on and to engage with Truth and Reconciliation in their personal lives.
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 who, at the time a family member dies, are on compassionate care leave or leave related to critical illness in respect of the deceased person.
CHPCA Appoints Laurel Gillespie as Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPC) are pleased to announce the new position of Chief Executive Officer commencing 29th January 2021.
Declaration of Family Caregiver Rights and Responsibilities Affirms Role of Family Caregivers as Essential Component of Care
In response to inconsistent and in some cases extreme restrictions on end-of-life visitations across Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, Caregivers4Change in collaboration with Plan Well Guide and numerous provincial and national organizations, to release a Declaration of Family Caregiver Rights and Responsibilities affirming that family caregivers are more than just visitors.
