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Tim Guest Appears before the NS Standing Committee on Health.
Tim Guest, Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association, appeared before the Standing Committee on Health to share NSHPCA’s perspective on community wellness, grief, and emotional well-being.
During the session, NSHPCA highlighted the importance of community-based, grief-informed supports and the role of hospice palliative care in strengthening compassionate responses across the health system. The appearance emphasized the value of lived experience, local solutions, and cross-sector collaboration in shaping equitable, person-centred care across Nova Scotia.
Watch Mr. Guest’s appearance before the Standing Committee on Health on January 13, 2026 via the official legislative recording, or read the official Hansard transcript.
Standing With Communities. Shaping Better Care.
Our advocacy is guided by the voices of individuals, families, caregivers, community organizations, and professionals who understand what compassionate care looks like in real life.
Our Advocacy Approach
NSHPCA advocates through collaboration, evidence, and strong community connections. We work alongside communities, individuals with lived experience, care professionals, government officials, and system partners to identify gaps, elevate community priorities, and advance solutions that reflect Nova Scotia’s diverse needs.
Our Focus
NSHPCA advocates for timely, person-centred hospice palliative care across all settings, while supporting families, caregivers, and care providers. We promote equitable access to care, particularly for rural, remote, and underserved communities, and advance grief-informed policies and programs that recognize grief as a normal part of life and strengthen compassionate community responses.
Centring Community Voices
Effective advocacy starts with listening. NSHPCA engages communities through consultation, partnership, and shared initiatives to ensure decisions are grounded in lived experience, dignity, and compassion.