Provincial and territorial contact information for end-of-life care services
Find contact information and links for those interested in end-of-life care services, including palliative care and medical assistance in dying (MAID). Health care providers can also find resources on MAID.
This content is being monitored and updated as information becomes available or changes.
Important
For questions about end-of-life care options, contact your health care provider. For related information, contact your provincial or territorial health ministry.
Health care providers should consult their regulatory bodies, colleges and professional associations.
On this page
- National
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- Ontario
- Quebec
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Yukon
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
National
Palliative care and other end-of-life care resources
- Alzheimer's Society of Canada
- Canadian Cancer Society
- Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
- Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
- Canadian Virtual Hospice
- Health Canada: Framework on Palliative Care in Canada
- Health Canada: Action Plan on Palliative Care
- Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
- Quality End-of-Life Care Coalition of Canada
- Speak Up: Advance Care Planning
Medical assistance in dying
- Department of Justice: Medical assistance in dying
- Health Canada: Medical assistance in dying
- Canadian Association of MAID Assessors and Providers
- Dying with Dignity Canada
For health care providers
Physicians
- Canadian Medical Association
- Canadian Medical Protective Association
- call 800-267-6522 (toll-free)
Nurses
- Canadian Nurses Association
- Canadian Nursing Protective Society
- Medical assistance in dying: What every nurse should know
- call 844-469-2677 (toll-free)
- for legal advisors, call 800-267-3390 (toll-free)
- info@cnps.ca
Pharmacists
- Canadian Pharmacists Association
- Assisted dying policy statement (2016)
- call 800-917-9489 (toll-free) or 613-523-7877
- info@pharmacists.ca
Training and support for providers
- Pallium Canada: Continuing education and training
- Canadian Medical Association - Education on end-of-life care and medical assistance in dying
- Canadian Association of MAID Assessors and Providers
British Columbia
Palliative and other end-of-life services
- Government of British Columbia
- First Nations Health Authority: Home and community care
- British Columbia Hospice and Palliative Care Association
Medical assistance in dying
Regional contacts
- Fraser Health
- Interior Health
- Island Health
- Northern Health
- Provincial Health Services Authority
- Vancouver Coastal Health
For health care providers
Physicians
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
- call 604-733-7758
- Practice Standard – Medical Assistance in Dying
- Government of British Columbia
Nurses
- British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives
- Medical assistance in dying: The role of nurses and nurse practitioners
- call 1-866-880-7101
- info@bccnm.ca
Pharmacists
Alberta
Palliative and other end-of-life services
- Government of Alberta
- Palliative care and End of Life Care
- Alberta Health Services: Advance care planning
- Alberta Hospice Palliative Care Association
- Health Link
- call 8-1-1 for general inquiries (registered nurse available 24/7)
Medical assistance in dying
For health care providers
General information for all health care providers
Physicians
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
- Standard of Practice: Medical Assistance in Dying
- Public inquiries call: 1-800-561-3899 (in Canada)
- Physicians only call: 1-800-320-8624 (in Alberta)
Nurses
- College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta
- Nursing Practice Information: MAID
- call 800-252-9392 (toll-free)
- carna@nurses.ab.ca
Licensed practical nurses
- College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
- Alberta: Medical Assistance in Dying: Guidelines for Nurses in Alberta (March 2017)
- practice@clpna.com
Registered psychiatric nurses
Pharmacists
- Alberta College of Pharmacy
- Medical Assistance in Dying - Medication Protocol Updated (2017)
- call 877-227-3838 (toll-free)
- acpinfo@abpharmacy.ca
Saskatchewan
Palliative and other end-of-life services
Medical assistance in dying
- Saskatchewan Health Authority: Medical assistance in dying: Information for the public
- Toll Free: 833-473-6243
For health care providers
Physicians
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
- Saskatchewan Medical Association : Medical assistance in dying
Nurses
- Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association
- call 800-667-9945 (toll-free)
- info@srna.org
- Saskatchewan Licensed Practical Nurses
Pharmacists
Manitoba
Palliative and other end-of-life services
- Manitoba Health: Palliative care
- Manitoba Regional Health Authorities: websites and contacts
- Palliative Manitoba
- Health Links
- call 204-788-8200 or 888-315-9257 (toll-free) for general inquiries (registered nurse available 24/7)
Medical assistance in dying
For health care providers
- Guidance for healthcare professionals
- For education related inquiries, email: MAID_education@sharedhealthmb.ca
Physicians
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba
- call 877-774-4344 (toll-free)
- cpsm@cpsm.mb.ca
Nurses
- College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba
- College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba
- College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba
Pharmacists
Ontario
Palliative and other end-of-life services
- Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Medical assistance in dying
- Care coordination service: Medical assistance in dying
- Call 1-866-286-4023 (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm EST in English and French (translations for other languages can also be requested))
- TTY 1-844-953-3350
- Government of Ontario
For health care providers
Physicians
- Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
- Care coordination service (for clinicians and patients): Medical assistance in dying
- Call 1-866-286-4023 (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm EST in English and French (translations for other languages can also be requested))
- TTY 1-844-953-3350
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
- MAID Policy
Nurses
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- College of Nurses of Ontario: Medical assistance in dying
- call 800-387-5526 (toll-free)
- cno@cnomail.org
Pharmacists
- Ontario College of Pharmacists
- Ontario College of Pharmacists: Medical Assistance in Dying
- call 416-962-4861
Quebec
Palliative and other end-of-life services
- Government of Québec: End of Life Care
- Québec Health and Social Services: Regional sites
- Association québécoise de soins palliatifs (available in French only)
Medical assistance in dying
General information
- Government of Quebec: An Act Respecting End-of-Life Care (medical aid in dying)
- call 418-644-4545 for the Québec City region
- call 514-644-4545 for the Montreal region
- call 877-644-4545 (toll-free) for the rest of Quebec
For health care providers
Physicians
- Collège des médecins du Québec
- Medical Aid in Dying (for members only)
- call 514-933-4441
Nurses
- Ordre des infirmières et des infirmiers du Québec (available in French only)
- call 514-935-2501 or 800-363-6048 (toll-free)
Pharmacists
- Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec (available in French only)
- Medical Aid in Dying (available in French only)
- call 514-312-0227
- dsp@opq.org
New Brunswick
Palliative and other end-of-life services
- Government of New Brunswick: Extra Mural Program
- call 506-457-4800 (general inquiries)
- Horizon Health Network: Palliative care
- Vitalité Health Network: End-of-life care
- New Brunswick Hospice Palliative Care Association
Medical assistance in dying
- Government of New Brunswick: Medical assistance in dying
- call 506-457-4800
- email (from a web browser only)
- Horizon Health Network: Medical assistance in dying
- Vitalité Health Network: Medical assistance in dying
For health care providers
Physicians
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick
- call 506-849-5050 or 800-667-4641 (toll-free)
- info@cpsnb.org
- New Brunswick Medical Society
Nurses
- Nurses Association of New Brunswick
- call 506-458-8731
Pharmacists
Nova Scotia
Palliative and other end-of-life services
- Health Link
- call 8-1-1 for general inquiries (registered nurse available 24/7)
- Government of Nova Scotia: Continuing care, palliative home care
- Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association
Medical assistance in dying
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- MAID Care Coordination Office
- 1-833-903-6243, or 902-491-5892 (Halifax region)
- maid@nshealth.ca
For health care providers
General information for all health care providers
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Frequently asked questions for doctors, nurse practitioners and care professionals
- call 902-491-5892 to contact the office of the Medical Affairs Advisor
Physicians
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia
- Professional standard regarding medical assistance in dying
- call 902-422-5823 or 877-282-7767 (toll-free)
- info@cpsns.ns.ca
Nurses
- Nova Scotia College of Nursing
- Practice Support Tools: MAID
- call 1-833-267-6726
- practice@nscn.ca
Pharmacists
- Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists
- Standards of Practice: Medical assistance in dying
- call 902-422-8528
- info@nspharmacists.ca
Prince Edward Island
Palliative and other end-of-life services
Medical assistance in dying
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador-Health and Wellness
- call 902-368-6130
For health care providers
Physicians
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island
- Policy on Medical assistance in dying (revised June 2019)
- call 902-566-3861
- email the registrar at cmoyse@cpspei.ca
Nurses
- College of Registered Nurses of Prince Edward Island
- Practice Directives: MAID
- call 902-368-3764 or 844-843-3933 (toll-free)
- info@crnpei.ca
Pharmacists
- Prince Edward Island College of Pharmacy
- call 902-628-3561
- info@pepharmacists.ca
Newfoundland and Labrador
Palliative and other end-of-life services
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Long-term Care and Community Support Services
- Eastern Health Authority
- Central Regional Health Authority
- Western Regional Health Authority
- Labrador Grenfell Regional Health Authority
Medical assistance in dying
For health care providers
Physicians
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Standard of Practice - Medical Assistance in Dying
- call 709-726-8546
- cpsnl@cpsnl.ca
Nurses
Pharmacists
- Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board
- Guidelines for Pharmacy Practice: Medical assistance in dying (February 2019)
- call 709-753-5877
- inforx@nlpb.ca
Yukon
Palliative and other end-of-life services
Medical assistance in dying
- Yukon Health and Social Services
- call 867-667-5695
- toll free (Yukon, Nunavut and NWT); 1-800-661-0408 ext. 5695
- hss@gov.yk.ca
For health care providers
Physicians
- Yukon Medical Council
- call 867-667-3774
- ymc@gov.yk.ca
Nurses
- Yukon Registered Nurses Association
- call 867-667-4062
- admin@yrna.ca
Pharmacists
- Government of Yukon: Pharmacists
- call 867-667-5111
- pharma.plra@gov.yk.ca
Northwest Territories
Palliative and other end-of-life services
Medical assistance in dying
- Northwest Territories Health and Social Services: Medical assistance in dying and end-of-life decisions
- call the Central Coordinating Services at 855-846-9601 (toll-free) or 867-767-9050, extension 49008
For health care providers
Physicians
- Northwest Territories Health and Social Services
- call the Central Coordinating Services at 855-846-9601 (toll-free) or 867-767-9050, extension 49008
Nurses
- Registered Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut
- call 867-873-2745
Pharmacists
Nunavut
Palliative and other end-of-life services
Medical assistance in dying
- Nunavut Department of Health (general information only)
- call 867-975-5700
- info.maid@gov.nu.ca
For health care providers
Physicians
- Physicians in Nunavut
- call 867-975-7152
Nurses
- Registered Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut
- call 867-873-2745
Pharmacists
- Government of Nunavut
- call 867-982-7655 to contact Ms. Barbara Harvey, Director of Professional Practice
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