Local Chapters
Dying With Dignity Canada’s local Chapters support our work in several ways.
About
Dying With Dignity Canada’s Chapters are entirely volunteer-run and bring our education, Independent Witness program, and advocacy initiatives to the local level. They host presentations and webinars on patient rights and Advance Care Planning – provoking thoughtful discussions about death and dying. They also support with local media interviews and community events.
The Chapters are vital to our understanding of the end-of-life landscape across the country. They act as our ears on the ground, reporting concerns, hopes, and fears of the people in their communities.
Learn more about the Chapter nearest you – and the programs and supports offered – below.
Dying With Dignity Canada Chapters
Victoria, BC
The Victoria Chapter of Dying with Dignity Canada (DWDC) was formed in December 2015 by volunteers Ellen Agger and Jeffrey Brooks.
Metro Vancouver, BC
The Metro Vancouver Chapter of Dying with Dignity Canada (DWDC) was formed in 2013 by Dr. Sue Hughson.
Okanagan, BC
The Okanagan Chapter serves the municipalities and cities of Osoyoos, Oliver, Okanagan Falls, Penticton, Naramata, Summerland, Peachland, Westbank, Kelowna, Winfield, Lake Country, Oyama and Vernon.
Calgary, AB
Calgary was the first Chapter formed at Dying With Dignity Canada (DWDC) by co-founders Trish Remmers and Sigrid Wili. The Calgary Chapter encompasses all of Alberta south of Lacombe.
Edmonton, AB
The Edmonton Chapter is a vibrant group of active and involved supporters who come from Edmonton and surrounding communities. We serve the greater Edmonton area in Alberta.
Winnipeg, MB
The Winnipeg Chapter started just a few months after a local woman named Susan Griffiths went public with her story about needing to go to Switzerland to die because Canadian law had not yet changed to allow her to die with assistance at home.
Thunder Bay, ON
In 2024, the Thunder Bay Chapter of Dying With Dignity Canada was officially founded.
London, ON
This Chapter is still in development. Please check back at a later date.
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Hamilton, ON
This Chapter is still in development. Please check back at a later date.
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Barrie and Simcoe County, ON
Serving Barrie and Orillia, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Collingwood, Innisfil, Midland, New Tecumseth, Penetanguishene, Wasaga Beach, Adjala-Tosoronto, Clearview, Essa, Oro-Medonte, Ramara, Severn, Springwater, Tay and Tiny.
Niagara Region, ON
The Niagara Region Chapter of Dying With Dignity Canada (DWDC) was created in 2016 by a small group of volunteers whose hard work launched a series of well-attended seminars on Advance Care Planning
Greater Toronto Area, ON
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Chapter is a group of passionate volunteers who, since January 2021, have been building the GTA Chapter of Dying With Dignity Canada (DWDC). Their geographical boundaries include Metropolitan Toronto, Mississauga, York Region and Oshawa/Pickering.
Kingston, ON
This Chapter is still in development. Please check back at a later date.
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Ottawa, ON
A small group of individuals in Ottawa eagerly joined forces in 2014 to establish the Ottawa Chapter of Dying With Dignity Canada.
New Brunswick
This Chapter is still in development. Please check back at a later date.
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Nova Scotia
The Nova Scotia Chapter was started in October of 2012 and became official in January 2013 with a strong volunteer component based in the Annapolis Valley, the South Shore and Halifax/Dartmouth.
Newfoundland
This Chapter is still in development. Please check back at a later date.
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