Initatives

CHPCA commits to its mission by leading initiatives that aim to improve quality hospice palliative care in Canada through public policy, education, knowledge translation, awareness, and collaboration. 

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Advanced Care Planning Canada

The Advance Care Planning Canada initiative, led by CHPCA, focuses on advancing the Pan-Canadian Framework for Advance Care Planning.

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Canadian Network of Palliative Care for Children (CNPCC) 

The CNPCC aims to improve the quality of living and dying for infants, children, and youth with life threatening conditions, and their families.  

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The Palliative Approach Blog

The Palliative Approach blog provides relevant and thought-provoking palliative care content for professionals, volunteers, and advocates across Canada.

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Canadian Compassionate Companies (CCC)

The CCC program encourages employers to provide more compassionate care for employees. Certification requires meeting at least five of eight criteria.

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CHPCA Awards

CHPCA honours individuals who make outstanding contributions to the field of hospice palliative care biennially, in conjunction with our national conference.

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Your Donations Matter

CHCPA relies on support from people who believe that no one should be left to suffer needlessly because palliative care isn’t available or is too hard to find.  

Give today to make hospice palliative care more accessible for everyone. 

Past Initiatives

Though no longer actively supported, CHPCA has led many important projects that are still impacting people today.

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CHPCA News

  • The Palliative Approach

    ACP Day 2024 Wrap-Up

    To celebrate Advance Care Planning Day 2024, we released a […]

  • Dr. Stephen Liben pictured with Dr. Christina Vadeboncoeur (left) and Grujit Sangha, Co-chairs of the Canadian Network of Palliative Care for Children, at the CHPCA Conference.
    The Palliative Approach

    Innovating Compassion: Celebrating Dr. Stephen Liben

    By Nick Walling, Digital Marketing Officer, CHPCA On October 12, […]

  • Cape Mudge Lighthouse (1916) on Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada, overlooks the southern entrance to Discovery Channel.
    The Palliative Approach

    Navigating with Compassion: Nav-CARE in Quadra Circle Community Connections Society

    Nestled in the pristine waters of British Columbia’s Discovery Islands, Quadra Island has long attracted those seeking solace and serenity amidst breath-taking beauty, however, the tranquility of the Island can sometimes mask the challenges faced by its aging population.