The Quebec Network for Research in Palliative and End-of-Life Care (RQSPAL),  in conjunction with the French organization the National Platform for End-of-Life Research, will hold its 6th International Francophone Scientific Day (JSFI) online on February 5, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Quebec time). This edition is entitled: The complexity of suffering in palliative and end-of-life care.  […]

                            Practice leading difficult conversations commonly encountered in palliative and end-of-life care through 3 standardized patient scenarios. Take away key communication strategies you can apply in all areas of your practice. Develop essential communication skills that can contribute to better health outcomes, […]

Core Competency Webinars will focus on fundamentals rather than specific cases explored in ECHO Sessions. To explore these topics effectively we will be limiting the number of attendees. Access will be granted on a first-come, first-serve basis and as such we encourage you register as soon as you can. REGISTER HERE

            Teresa Dellar Lecture "Art therapy at the end of life: When the intangible becomes tangible" Nadia Collette, PhD Palliative Care Art Therapist Learning Objectives Highlight the integrative approach to art therapy in palliative care, citing its main benefits supported by scientific evidence. Describe the characteristics of a hospital intervention […]

Join us for the screening of the film No Fixed Address: The White Cart Memorial, followed by a panel discussion on grief and homelessness. Join the UVic Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health, BC Centre for Palliative Care, Victoria Hospice, Island Health, and Kelowna Homelessness Research Centre, for the first showing of the film in Victoria BC, followed by a […]

Interested in advancing your understanding of interventional approaches for paediatric chronic pain? Join us for ‘To block or not to block? Interventional Pain Management in Paediatric Chronic Pain’ Pain Management ECHO series. Feb 20 | 12-1 PM Presented by Dr. Christine Lamontagne. Register here

                            Practice leading difficult conversations commonly encountered in palliative and end-of-life care through 3 standardized patient scenarios. Take away key communication strategies you can apply in all areas of your practice. Develop essential communication skills that can contribute to better health outcomes, […]

Grief and loss related to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) can bring forward a wide range of emotions. This experience is deeply personal and may feel isolating, particularly when others are unsure how to talk about or hold space for this type of loss. This compassionate one-hour session explores the emotional, relational, and social impact […]

In this first session, we will introduce the Health Equity Framework (HEF) as a resource for advancing equity in health systems. Through storytelling and reflection, we will explore why this framework matters and why now is the time for action. Participants will gain an understanding of the guiding commitments behind the framework, its eight actions, […]

PediCARES (Paediatric Interprofessional Critical Advanced Resuscitation and Emergency Simulation by SimKIDS) is an advanced interprofessional workshop designed to prepare you for exactly this: high-acuity, low-frequency emergencies that demand technical skill, calm under pressure, and seamless teamwork. From initiating an intraosseous (I.O.) line to managing severe diabetic ketoacidosis with rapidly changing vitals, this program gives you a […]